Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has suspended his 2026 Michigan governor campaign, citing worsening poll numbers, a difficult fundraising environment, and shifting national politics.
In a lengthy letter to supporters, Duggan acknowledged that his campaign was struggling in both polling and fundraising, with internal polling showing frustration over the economy and foreign policy helping Democrats across the country.
He also pointed to a Democratic victory in a Saginaw-area state Senate race as evidence that momentum had moved sharply toward Democrats statewide.
Duggan launched his independent campaign in December 2024, framing the race as a rejection of partisan politics in Lansing.
Although he is leaving the race, Duggan argued that his campaign revealed widespread frustration with partisan politics in Michigan and that he remains hopeful for a long-term impact.
