Before Mike Duggan, Michigan hadn’t had a viable gubernatorial candidate who wasn’t a Democrat or Republican since L. Whitney Watkins ran on the Bull Moose Party ticket in 1912.

Mike Duggan was a Democratic star in his decade leading the Motor City. Now, he’s running for governor — as an independent.

The list of Michigan gubernatorial candidates continues to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm election. Here's a list of candidates who announced they are running.

DETROIT — Michigan could do something this fall that it hasn’t done in more than 65 years: elect a Democrat to succeed a Democratic governor ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On this “To The Point,” former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about why he thinks his independent bid for governor might just be the “ticket.” “Gallup last week released ...

Mike Duggan, Lee Chatfield, snitches, Mary Sheffield and toxic dirt gave me a lot to write about last year — a trend that I expect to continue in 2026.

With about three months to go before partisan candidates must file to run, more than a dozen people say they are seeking the office of governor in Michigan. Fourteen candidates are running, after Lt.