Detroit Mayor Duggan To Announce Next Week That He's Not Running for a 4th Term

Mayor Mike Duggan Victory Speech November 2nd, 2021 Election

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is expected to announce next week that he will not seek a fourth term, according to sources familiar with the situation.

That announcement may come as little surprise in light of reports that Duggan, unlike other candidates, has not been actively fundraising for the 2025 mayoral election.

One source said Duggan, 66, is not likely to announce his future political plans next week. He's long been rumored to be considering a run for governor in 2026. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run for a third term under term limits.

If he runs for governor, he could have competition in the Democratic primary from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II.

Duggan's announcement next week will clear a path for other mayoral candidates, particularly since he would have most likely won a bid for a fourth term.

Those who have created candidate committees for mayor include former Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins, City Council President Mary Sheffield, Councilman Fred Durhal III and businessman Joel Haashiim.