Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Set to Announce Run for Governor as Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig Enters Mayoral Race

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig eyes mayoral run - WDET 101.9 FM

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is filing paperwork to run for mayor in this year’s election.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.He filed a “Chief James Craig for Mayor” candidate committee on Monday, allowing him to collect donations for the August primary.Craig was appointed as the 42nd Chief of Police in 2013. Serving in the role during the 2020 Black Lives Matt…

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Set to Announce Run for Governor as Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig Enters Mayoral Race

Michigan’s political stage is bracing for a high-stakes battle as two of the state’s most sought-after elected offices—the Detroit mayoral seat and the governorship—attract major contenders. With political heavyweights making their moves, these races will determine the future of both the city and the state. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has officially launched his bid for mayor, filing paperwork on March 3 to begin fundraising ahead of…