Former Mayor of Detroit Is Now Former Candidate for Governor of Michigan - Why Did Mike Duggan Bail?
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has withdrawn from the gubernatorial race in Michigan. He cited a lack of a viable path to victory and the influence of national political trends as reasons for his decision. Duggan's exit reshapes the dynamics of the upcoming election, particularly for the Democratic candidate, Jocelyn Benson.
- ▪Mike Duggan ended his independent campaign for governor, stating he no longer felt confident about winning.
- ▪Recent polling showed Duggan trailing behind Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican U.S. Rep. John James.
- ▪Duggan expressed concerns about national political headwinds and his fundraising challenges.
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Former Mayor of Detroit Is Now Former Candidate for Governor of Michigan - Why Did Mike Duggan Bail? By Duke | 3:35 PM on May 21, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio Every now and then, a story I’d heard before comes roaring back into the headlines. Most of the time, there’s a reason I ignored it initially. I hear plenty of dumb rumors and dubious stories, and the overwhelming majority aren’t worth remembering.
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