Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel also slammed Duggan, telling NBC News that the mayor is only running as an independent because he didn’t want to run in the Democratic primary.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is challenging the two-party system in his independent campaign for governor. His positive favorability ratings indicate potential success.

If Duggan is able to sway a significant number of Detroiters to join the independent bandwagon, it would spell lasting trouble for the Michigan Democratic Party.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is threatening to roil the race to replace Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as he seeks to boost momentum for his independent campaign. Duggan surprised observers in ...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is threatening to roil the race to replace Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as he seeks to boost momentum for his independent campaign. Duggan surprised observers in ...

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Virgil C. Smith represented Detroit in the Legislature from 1977 to 2000 and later served on the Wayne County Circuit Court.

Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel Jr. predicted Duggan’s current spot will be his “high water mark,” arguing his numbers haven’t seen significant movement since he launched his ...