National Pro-Choice PAC Endorses Mary Sheffield for Detroit Mayor

June 12, 2025

Detroit City Council president and mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield has received an endorsement from EMILY's List, a national PAC supporting pro-choice women candidates. The organization emphasized the importance of electing Democratic, pro-choice mayors during the current Trump administration, with Sheffield specifically recognized for her advocacy work in Detroit. EMILY's List president Jessica Mackler praised Sheffield's efforts against workplace discrimination, support for affordable housing, and her stance on reproductive rights.

Who is affected

Detroit voters and residents
Mary Sheffield's mayoral campaign
Other Detroit mayoral candidates (Saunteel Jenkins, Fred Durhal III, James Craig, John Barlow, Joel Haashiim, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr.)
Working families in Detroit
Pro-choice advocates and supporters

What action is being taken

EMILY's List is endorsing Mary Sheffield for mayor of Detroit
Sheffield's campaign is building momentum with multiple endorsements
EMILY's List is supporting pro-choice women candidates in multiple cities
The organization is financially backing candidates who support abortion rights
Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr. is celebrating his endorsement from the United Auto Workers

Why it matters

Sheffield could potentially become Detroit's first woman mayor
The endorsement positions Sheffield as a leading contender in the mayoral race
EMILY's List believes electing Democratic, pro-choice mayors is critical under the Trump administration
The organization has a successful track record of helping elect 221 members of Congress, 20 governors, and 1,600 local legislators
The endorsement adds to Sheffield's growing national and local support base

What's next

Sheffield's campaign expects to receive another national endorsement next week
Several local labor endorsements are anticipated for Sheffield's campaign in the coming week

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