Michael Edward Duggan (born July 15, 1958) [ 1 ] is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician serving as the 75th mayor of Detroit, Michigan since 2014. An Independent, Duggan previously served as the Wayne County Prosecutor from 2001 to 2004, and as the deputy county executive of Wayne County from 1987 to 2001.

Today, Mike Duggan is the second-longest serving Mayor in Detroit’s 200 year elections history. He has the record for the largest back-to-back landslides ever in the city, winning re-election in 2017 with 72% and again in 2021 with 75% of the vote.

Mike Duggan, Detroit’s three-term mayor, is running as an Independent candidate for Michigan Governor, aiming to end partisan politics and unite the state. With a proven track record of revitalizing Detroit—improving public safety, boosting employment, and enhancing education—Duggan is committed to fostering collaboration across party ...

Dec 4, 2024 · DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he will run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026. “It’s clear to me that there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both parties and tired of the system,” Duggan said in an interview Tuesday.

Dec 4, 2024 · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will run to be Michigan's next governor, not as a Democrat or Republican, but as an independent. Duggan announced last month to a packed auditorium of city employees...

Dec 4, 2024 · DETROIT – The longtime Democrat mayor of Detroit has announced he will run for Michigan governor as an independent in 2026. Mayor Mike Duggan cited disillusionment with the two-party system and...

Nov 13, 2024 · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan faced the task of exiting the city from bankruptcy to restoring much of its losses. Here's a look back at his tenure.

1 day ago · Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan recommended Todd Bettison as the city's next police chief. City council will vote on whether to approve his pick within 30 days. Bettison, a 27-year police veteran and ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Mayor Duggan will continue making Detroit a model for affordable and inclusive housing, ensuring everyone regardless of income has an opportunity to live and thrive in Detroit.

1 day ago · During Duggan's announcement Monday, the mayor noted the city's homicide rate has dropped 20% over the last three months. According to the city, Bettison joined DPD in 1994 as a patrol officer and ...