Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has ended his independent campaign for governor of Michigan. He cited unfavorable polling and fundraising as reasons for his withdrawal. Duggan's departure is seen as a relief for Democrats who feared he could siphon votes from their nominee in the upcoming election.
- ▪Mike Duggan dropped out of the Michigan governor's race, stating he no longer felt good about his chances to win.
- ▪He had previously served as a Democrat before launching his independent campaign in 2024.
- ▪Duggan's decision follows a significant drop in his polling numbers and fundraising compared to the leading Democratic candidate.
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2026 ElectionFormer Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan governorDemocrats had feared that Duggan, a former member of the party, would siphon votes from their nominee in the battleground state race. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a Democrat-turned-independent, dropped out of the Michigan governor's race. Sarah Rice / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 21, 2026, 11:18 AM EDTBy Alexandra Marquez and Henry J.
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