Duggan drops independent bid for governor, remapping 2026 Michigan gubernatorial landscape

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has withdrawn from his independent bid for Michigan governor in 2026, announcing the decision via an open letter to supporters. Duggan had left the Democratic Party 18 months prior to pursue the race as an independent, citing frustration with partisan politics in Michigan. In his letter, issued Thursday, Duggan expressed disappointment while acknowledging the long odds he faced running outside the two-party system.