Chris Holman welcomes Ed Duggan, Duggan for Governor Campaign Manager, Detroit, MI.
Watch as Ed Duggan shares how Mike Duggan’s bipartisan campaign, backed by Detroit Chamber PAC, could deliver economic stability for all of Michigan, in the YouTube video shared below:Chris had several questions for Ed Duggan, Mayor Duggan’s campaign manager during this conversation:
The State of the Race memo emphasizes broad bipartisan appeal. How do you see this unique positioning translating into economic certainty or opportunity for Michigan’s business community?
With lower name recognition outside Metro Detroit, what is the message to business leaders across the state who may be unfamiliar with Mayor Duggan’s track record? The campaign has earned support from major employers, unions, and law enforcement. In your opinion, what does that coalition say about how Mayor Duggan plans to lead on economic development and workforce issues?
Detroit’s transformation under Mayor Duggan’s leadership is often cited. What are specific lessons from that turnaround that Mayor Duggan would apply statewide as governor?
Given Michigan’s polarized political climate, how would an Independent governor help reduce gridlock on business-critical issues like tax reform, permitting, and infrastructure investment?
Additionally fresh news from the morning of recording, July 17th, was that Mayor Duggan had picked up the endorsement of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s PAC. Tell us about that?
Michigan is With Mike!
Mike Duggan’s Independent Campaign for Governor Raises More Than $3.2 Million
Numbers reveal 93% of contributions come from Michigan donors
For this In Case You Missed It post, fresh news on the campaign out today:
DETROIT, July 25, 2025 – Mike Duggan’s Independent campaign for governor started the year with just $58,000 in its campaign account. In just six months, the campaign has raised more than $3.2 million and has more than $2.3 million on hand.
“As an Independent campaign, we can’t rely on party infrastructure for our fundraising. We had to build everything from the ground up,” said Ed Duggan, campaign manager for Mike Duggan for Governor. “Our numbers are a sign of the incredible grassroots energy we’re feeling on the campaign trail. We couldn’t be more grateful for all our supporters who made this possible.”
More than 93% of all Duggan’s donors came from Michigan.
“We are feeling the momentum,” said Ed Duggan. “We raised almost $1.4 million of our total just in the past 30 days. We’re building a foundation that will allow us to compete in every county in the state come November 2026.”
Duggan’s independent coalition is growing fast. There is no doubt that Michigan is with Duggan and the momentum is growing. Already, more than 160 pastors, eight unions representing 25,000 workers across Michigan and the state’s largest chamber of commerce have endorsed Duggan for Michigan’s next governor. The volume of endorsements, more than a year ahead of the gubernatorial election, is unprecedented.
Mike Duggan has a message to meet the moment and a record that resonates with voters.
For more information, visit www.MikeDuggan.com.
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