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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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Politico is reporting that in addition to meeting with the state Republican Chair, Craig has also has talked with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, who leads the Republican Governors Association. On Monday Craig is holding a press conference where he is expected to announce his retirement.
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Well-placed sources tell FOX 2 that Detroit Police Chief James Craig will announce his retirement next week and is weighing a run for governor as a Republican.
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The jury has spoken and confirmed what millions of people saw with their own eyes. A police officer killed a handcuffed Black man in broad daylight as dozens of people begged him to stop.