The Detroit Regional Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy K. Baruah, issued the following statement in response to the news regarding Mike Duggan‘s campaign for Michigan Governor.
Chamber Statement: Mike Duggan Campaign Update
May 21, 2026
“Obviously, I am disappointed that Mike Duggan’s campaign for governor is ending, but we are thankful for his leadership for Michigan and driving a critical conversation about how to move our state forward. The Chamber PAC made an early endorsement of Mike’s candidacy because of our close partnership while he led Detroit. It also provided the opportunity to send a powerful message that politics as usual has not always served Michigan well.
The Chamber looks forward to next week’s Mackinac Policy Conference, which will feature several candidates for governor, and we plan to make minor adjustments to the agenda in light of this news.”
– Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber