Michigan Democratic Party Punishes Members Backing Mike Duggan’s Independent Governor Bid

Michigan Democratic Party punishes members backing Mike Duggan’s independent governor bid

The Michigan Democratic Party is cutting off access to a key voter database for candidates who endorse independent gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan.

Michigan Dems Penalize Lawmakers Who Back Duggan

“The Michigan Democratic Party is cutting off access to its main voter data program for Democrats who endorse Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s independent campaign for governor,” the Detroit News reports. “The development marked an escalation by the Michigan Democratic establishment in its effort to oppose Duggan, the mayor of Michigan’s largest city and a former Democrat who’s seeking the state’s top political office in 2026.”