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Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent

Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he will run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026.

Detroit Mayor Duggan to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent

Detroit Mayor Duggan to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says he is ditching his longtime affiliation with the Democratic Party and will launch a run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026.

Crime prevention program shows dramatic drops in homicides, shootings in some parts of Detroit

DETROIT (AP) -- A program that provides federal funds to groups in Detroit working to reduce homicides and shootings is showing reductions of 83%, 73% and 61% in some of the city's most violent areas.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward

DETROIT (AP) -- Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor, amid growing speculation he's among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Detroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted

Detroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted

DETROIT (AP) -- Four years ago, supporters of then-President Donald Trump gathered outside Detroit's downtown convention center as election workers counted absentee ballots inside.

Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris' presidential pursuit

Detroit Mayor Duggan putting political pull behind Vice President Harris' presidential pursuit

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is deep in campaign mode. But not his own.

With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals

With GOP convention over, Milwaukee weighs the benefits of hosting political rivals

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Downtown Milwaukee turned red last week as thousands of Republican National Convention delegates and other party stalwarts gathered in Wisconsin's largest Democratic stronghold to formally rally behind Donald Trump as their candidate for president in the pivotal swing state.