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Detroit police chief not ruling out governor bid during retirement announcement

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Detroit Police Chief James Craig refused to rule out a bid to challenge Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference announcing his retirement on Monday.
Craig revealed that he is "voluntarily" departing the force as he detailed a multitude of accomplishments in the law enforcement body, which was previously characterized by instability and poor working conditions. The announcement follows a flurry of media reports suggesting the top officer would seek to unseat Whitmer, who has received a wave of criticism over her stringent protocols since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
When asked about the rumors, Craig said he has "not made that decision" but is "not ruling it out.” The Detroit native, who began his law enforcement career in 1977, added that he's been a Republican for the last 10 to 11 years, though his political views did not affect his policies in a Democratic-majority area.

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'Yes, I am a Republican': Detroit Police Chief Craig evaluating political options

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Detroit — In announcing his retirement, Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Monday he's evaluating his political options but didn't immediately announce a run for Michigan governor.
Craig is expected to run in the Republican primary in a bid to challenge Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in next year's gubernatorial race, a source close to the chief told The Detroit News on Friday. He did not deny Friday that he plans to run against Whitmer as a Republican, saying as a "lifelong public servant" that he wanted "to continue to serve."
At the Monday event, Craig acknowledged that he's been a conservative for at least a decade and that he's not made a decision on whether he'll run for public office but said "I'm certainly evaluating my options" and "I'm not ruling it out."

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James Craig will challenge Whitmer for Michigan governor

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Detroit — James Craig, one of the longest-serving police chiefs in the city's history, will run in a bid to challenge Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in next year's gubernatorial race, a source close to the chief said Friday.
Craig, who is expected Monday to announce his retirement from the department, told The Detroit News he will follow that press conference with one discussing his future plans.
He did not deny that he plans to run against Whitmer as a Republican.
"I'm a lifelong public servant," Craig said. "I want to continue to serve."
Prospects of Craig's gubernatorial ambitions were first reported by Charlie LeDuff on his "No BS News Hour" podcast and confirmed independently by The News with the source close to Craig.

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Detroit Chief James Craig to challenge Gov. Whitmer in 2022, reports say

MICHIGAN -- Detroit Police Chief James Craig will reportedly challenge Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the state’s 2022 gubernatorial race, according to reports.Craig is expected to announce his retirement from the police department Monday and will detail his plans in a subsequent p

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Detroit police chief to challenge Whitmer for governorship in 2022: Report

Duggan is a Whitmer supporter and will appear alongside Craig at the retirement announcement.
“I’m a lifelong public servant,” Craig said. “I want to continue to serve.”
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Ron Weiser reportedly acknowledged that he spoke with Craig and other potential contenders.
“I think he would make a fine candidate, should he choose to run,” Weiser said.
If he were to win the Republican primary, Craig would be the second black person to be on a general election ballot for governor as a Republican. Former Wayne County Executive William Lucas ran in 1986 but lost to Democrat James Blanchard.

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