Mike Duggan announces run for 3rd term as Detroit mayor

DETROIT » Democrat Mike Duggan will seek a third consecutive 4-year term as Detroit’s mayor, he announced Wednesday.

Duggan announced his reelection campaign during a livestreamed message to city residents and supporters that included endorsements from Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit NAACP branch President the Rev. Wendell Anthony and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.

“Big city mayors last one term, maybe two because of the strain of the job these days,” Duggan said. “Politics is so rough, so brutal it beats them down. But you’ve made this job a joy, and I still want to come to work every single day.”

The nonpartisan primary will be held in August. The top two vote-getters then will face off in the November 2021 general election.