Politics

Former Detroit mayor suspends independent bid for Michigan governor

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that he is dropping his independent bid for the Michigan gubernatorial race just six months before the election, saying he had been “outspent” by the other candidates. “We knew the independent route was filled with challenge,” D.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that he is dropping his independent bid for the Michigan gubernatorial race just six months before the election, saying he had been “outspent” by the other candidates. “We knew the independent route was filled with challenge,” D.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: May 21, 2026, 4:43 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Politics
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