Where will Mike Duggan’s voters go? What his supporters are saying.

Some Folks in MI Are Actually Sad That Former Mayor of Detroit Has Dropped From Governor's Race. Why?

Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan governor race, impacting GOP chances and political dynamics in 2026 elections.

Where will Mike Duggan’s voters go? What his supporters are saying.

While many MLive readers say former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s exit from the governor’s race won’t change their vote in November, most Duggan supporters said they’re now supporting Democratic front-runner Jocelyn Benson.

What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race - BridgeDetroit

This story also appeared in Bridge Michigan Mike Duggan’s departure resets Michigan governor’s race in political climate he — and experts — say increasingly favors Democrats Duggan ran as an independent but said his path closed due to voter frustration with war, gas prices under President Donald Trump Strategists say national politics will likely shape what is now poised to be a traditional race between major party candidates DETROIT — It’…

What Mike Duggan’s exit means for Michigan governor’s race

DETROIT — It’s a whole new Michigan governor’s race after independent Mike Duggan dropped out Thursday, again upending a contest he’d upended 16 months prior when he left the Democratic Party to run.

Mike Duggan Exited Shifted the Contest to a Traditional Democrat Vs. Republican battle

Mike Duggan: Duggan exits Michigan governor's race, reshaping the 2026 election landscape.