Detroit one million

Detroit one million

Ex-police chief James Craig's Detroit mayor campaign takes shape

How seriously should we take retired police chief James Craig's expected bid for Detroit mayor?

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Sam Robinson
Mar 07, 2025
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James Craig on May 10, 2021. Photo: City of Detroit/Flickr

Former Detroit police chief James Craig, a Republican, is expected to announce he’s running for Detroit mayor Wednesday, March 12.

Craig formed a campaign committee this week, according to Wayne County campaign finance records.

I spoke to Craig’s campaign manager Thursday, Amber Harris, the former executive director of the Oakland County GOP, who worked for Sandy Pensler’s U.S. Senate campaign.

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