Mike Duggan ends independent run for Michigan governor
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ended his independent campaign for Michigan governor on Thursday ahead of the Aug. 4 primary.
TL;DR
- Mike Duggan has ended his independent campaign for Michigan governor.
- He cited national anger over the Iran war and rising gas prices as reasons for withdrawal.
- Duggan's internal polling indicated these issues were benefiting Democrats.
- He believed he had no chance of winning as an unaffiliated candidate.
- A recent poll showed Duggan in third place behind Democratic Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James.