Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the Democratic and Republican parties.
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“It’s clear to me that there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both parties and tired of the system," Duggan said in an interview Tuesday. “And so I want to offer people a choice.”Duggan, 66, is credited by many for leading Detroit after it emerged from bankruptcy to become a thriving, more vibrant city. He formally announced his intentions in a video released Wednesday morning but discussed his future before that with The Associated Press.
On the Republican side, prospective candidates include Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, former state Attorney General Mike Cox, former state Rep. Tom Leonard and U.S. Rep. John James. Tudor Dixon, the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 2022, is also considering another run. Democrat Mark Bernstein, a regent at the University of Michigan, also says running as an independent will allow Duggan “to lead free from partisan entanglements that have paralyzed Lansing for a long time.”
“But there are huge advantages of having a political party behind you,” Calley wrote. “And being a target of the left and the right will be intense. 2026 is already very interesting."
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