Mike Duggan
Coverage of Mike Duggan in the Nexus archive.
- 5-year-old boy shot in arm on Detroit’s west side; Chief Todd Bettison says they have a person of interest
A 5-year-old boy was shot in the arm on Detroit’s west side while riding his bicycle outside his home. Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed a person of interest, described as a 15- to 16-year-old possibly wearing a mask, is under investigation, but no arrests have been made yet.
- What’s next for Gretchen Whitmer?
Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's governor, has declined interest in becoming president of Michigan State University, despite being pushed for the role. Both Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are seeking new leaders, with former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan also being considered for the latter. Whitmer remains noncommittal about her future political plans, including a potential 2028 presidential run.
- Former Detroit mayor blows governor’s race wide open in surprise move
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan suspended his independent campaign for Michigan governor, effectively converting the three-way race into a two-candidate contest between Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican Rep. John James. Duggan's withdrawal is seen as beneficial to Democrats, as his moderate positioning and independent status had been splitting the progressive vote. The move concludes his year-long gubernatorial bid to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
- Former Detroit mayor blows governor’s race wide open in surprise move
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan suspended his independent campaign for Michigan governor, converting the three-way race into a two-candidate contest between Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican Rep. John James. Duggan's withdrawal is considered beneficial for Democrats, as his independent candidacy was seen as potentially splitting the left-leaning vote in the blue-trending state.
- Former Detroit mayor suspends independent bid for Michigan governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has suspended his independent campaign for Michigan governor, citing being outspent by other candidates. The announcement comes six months before the election, ending his bid to run outside of the traditional party system.
- Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who switched from Democrat to independent, has withdrawn from the Michigan governor's race. The decision ends his independent campaign for the state's top office.