Here's a look at the rules for the upcoming Detroit mayoral debate on 7

(WXYZ) — Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. and City Council President Mary Sheffield are facing off in the 2025 Detroit mayoral race.

Watch our report from the 6 a.m. show Here's a look at the rules for the upcoming Detroit mayoral debate on 7

WXYZ-TV is hosting the debate Wednesday at 7 p.m. The live televised commercial-free debate will be moderated by Editorial Director Chuck Stokes and 7 News Detroit Anchor Carolyn Clifford. You can watch it on WXYZ-TV and streaming across platforms and on WXYZ.com.

Here's a quick breakdown of the debate format and rules:

There will be no studio audience and no commercial breaks

90 second opening and closing candidate statements

60 second response from each candidate to panelist question

30 second rebuttal from each candidate per question

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