Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will not be seeking a fourth term as mayor next year, he announced during a conference at the Erma L. Henderson Auditorium at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on Wednesday.
“When I thought about it, I realized I had done what I had set out to do…with that realization, I realized it’s time,” Duggan said, addressing city employees.
He did not say whether he’s considering a run for governor in 2026, which he’s long been rumored to be.
“Today is not going to be about my future, I will discuss that in coming months,” Duggan said.
Those who have filed campaign committees for a mayoral run in Detroit next year include City Council President Mary Sheffield; City Councilman Fred Durhal III; Saunteel Jenkins (who was a city councilwoman between 2009 and 2013); and local business owner Joel Hashiim.
“I don’t have a favorite candidate…I’m going to watch these candidates emerge and see who the right leader is. Someone who will continue to bring us together. …The next mayor is coming in in a far better place,” Duggan said.
In his speech, he touted his accomplishments as mayor and thanked several officials including city employees, the police department, the fire department, and developers Dan Gilbert and the late Mike Illitch.
Over the past year or so, other Democrats reported to be considering a bid for Michigan governor include Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, state senator Mallory McMorrow, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (who bought a Traverse City home about four years ago), Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, and state senator Winnie Banks. Republican candidates that have been floated around include 2022 nominee Tudor Dixon, and U.S. Rep. John James.
Duggan was first elected mayor of Detroit in 2013, garnering 55% of the vote following a successful write-in primary campaign. His subsequent elections were landslides, garnering 72% and 75.6% of the vote in 2017 and 2021, respectively.
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