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The Metro: Jocelyn Benson on the cost of living, data centers and the race for governor

Robyn Vincent, The Metro May 28, 2026

Michigan picks its next governor in November, and the Democratic frontrunner is Jocelyn Benson. Benson made her name as Secretary...

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Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan Governor

Russ McNamara, Sophia Valchine May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the end of his independent campaign for Michigan governor. Duggan said he aimed to...

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  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report
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Detroit Evening Report: Mike Duggan drops out of Michigan governor’s race

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 21, 2026

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped out of the race to become Michigan’s next governor.Duggan wrote in a letter...

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Mike Duggan is outside on a spring day in front of a blooming tree with purple flowers
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Longtime Democrat turned independent governor candidate Mike Duggan says voters deserve a ‘third choice’

Quinn Klinefelter May 4, 2026

There’s an unusual twist in this year’s race to become Michigan’s next governor.Longtime Democrat and former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan...

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  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Duggan weighs in on citizens-only voting, speaks about gubernatorial campaign

Hernz Laguerre March 13, 2026

Michigan voters may get a ballot proposal changing the way they are verified to vote. This week on WDET’s MichMash,...

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Governor candidates present school funding plans at education forum

Bre'Anna Tinsley February 10, 2026

Candidates for Governor of Michigan gathered on Friday for a forum with the Michigan Education Association. The forum covered topics...

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Detroit City Council at a meeting in April 2022.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council votes in new leaders

Sascha Raiyn January 6, 2026

The Detroit City Council voted in new leaders Monday.  WDET'S Bre'Anna Tinsley was there.  James Tate was voted President 5-4. He served as President Pro Tem...

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Alethia Kasben, Zach Gorchow and Cheyna Roth host MichMash in November 2025
  • MichMash
  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: Looking ahead at the remainder of 2025

Hernz Laguerre December 2, 2025

During Thanksgiving weekend, the MichMash hosts got together to look at issues and stories we should look out for in...

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Sam Robinson and Malachi Barrett join Zach Gorchow and Alethia Kasben on MichMash
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  • Politics, Government & Finance

MichMash: After mayoral win, is Sheffield the second most powerful Democrat in Michigan?

Hernz Laguerre November 7, 2025

Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield had a historic win on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to be elected Mayor of Detroit. In...

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Mayor Mike Duggan announcing safety measures to regulate block parties in Detroit following the mass shooting on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Crime rate in Detroit continues to drop

Sascha Raiyn October 7, 2025

The Detroit Police Department and Mayor Mike Duggan say crime dropped during the first three quarters of this year. Carjackings,...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addresses city employees on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • The Metro

The Metro: Duggan says Detroit’s recovery shows he can lead the state

Robyn Vincent, The Metro October 2, 2025

When Mike Duggan was sworn in as Detroit’s mayor more than a decade ago, much of the city was in...

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Mary Sheffield announces mayor bid
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan endorses Sheffield for mayor

Jerome Vaughn August 20, 2025

Duggan Endorses Sheffield  Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has endorsed City Council President Mary Sheffield in her run to become Detroit’s...

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