Dec 4, 2024 · Mike Duggan, the mayor of Detroit, announced this week that he's leaving the Democratic Party to run as an independent for Michigan's governor in 2026. "It's clear to me that there are a...

Dec 5, 2024 · DETROIT – It was no surprise that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan entered the governor’s race. But his decision to do so, shedding the Democrat label, is capturing a lot of attention, including...

Michael Edward Duggan (born July 15, 1958) [1] is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician serving as the 75th mayor of Detroit, Michigan since 2014. An Independent , Duggan previously served as the Wayne County Prosecutor from 2001 to 2004, and as the deputy county executive of Wayne County from 1987 to 2001.

Dec 4, 2024 · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced Wednesday that he will run for Michigan’s open governorship as an independent, leaving the party in the aftermath of the 2024...

Dec 4, 2024 · DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he will run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026. “It’s clear to me that there are a lot of people in this country...

Dec 4, 2024 · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision Wednesday to leave the Democratic Party and run as an independent candidate for governor upends the 2026 cycle and sets up perhaps the most viable bid by a candidate without party affiliation for statewide office in Michigan history.

Dec 4, 2024 · Mayor Mike Duggan cited disillusionment with the two-party system and said he wants to give Michigan voters another choice. His decision to run independently comes amid challenges for the...

Dec 4, 2024 · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is ditching his longtime affiliation with the Democratic Party and will launch a run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026.

Dec 4, 2024 · Mayor Mike Duggan's announcement today that he's running for governor came with an unexpected twist that redefines the entire race — he's running as an independent, not a Democrat. Why it matters: The move allows Duggan to break away from a Democratic Party in crisis mode and build a 2026 campaign focused on his accomplishments running the ...

Dec 4, 2024 · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a Democrat for much of his career, announced on Wednesday that he will run as an independent candidate in Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial race. His decision marks a significant blow to the Michigan Democratic Party following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential ...