Breaking: Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan's gubernatorial race [View all]

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DETROIT, Mich. (WILX) - Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has ended his campaign for governor of Michigan.
Duggan, running as an independent candidate, announced Thursday morning he is stepping out of the race.
Duggan is expected to speak publicly about his decision Thursday afternoon.

I am so disappointed to have to write you this letter.

For the last 18 months I’ve worked every day to try to change Michigan’s toxic party politics. I’ve been supported by hundreds of volunteers who believe deeply that years of constant Democratic-Republican conflict in Lansing have led to our schools declining, our housing costs rising, and our young people moving out of Michigan in record numbers.

We knew the Independent route was filled with challenge. Even against those odds, the excitement for real change carried this campaign upward for more than a year. In every one of the 5-10 town halls a week I was holding across Michigan, we hosted Democrat, Republican, and Independent neighbors all mixed together in lively and positive discussions. It was a remarkable experience.

https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/21/mike-duggan-drops-out-michigans-gubernatorial-race/

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Boo hoo, lol.