Benson, James and Duggan locked in tight 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race

February 27th, 20260 DETROIT — Despite varying results, multiple polls suggest that Michigan’s gubernatorial race is shaping up to be an exceptionally close contest between three leading figures: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (Democrat), U.S. Rep. John James (Republican) and independent candidate Mike Duggan. Although the Democratic and Republican...

Michigan Democratic Party punishes backers of Mike Duggan’s governor bid

August 29th, 20250 DETROIT – In a development reflecting how worried the Democratic Party establishment is about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s run for Michigan governor, the state party has moved to punish all Democratic officials who endorsed his independent campaign by cutting off their access to the party’s voter database. The punitive measure —...