James Craig Ends Senate Bid, Eyes Detroit Mayoral Race

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has withdrawn from the Michigan Senate race, citing fundraising challenges, and is now considering a run for mayor of Detroit.

James Craig, former Detroit Police Chief, has ended his Republican bid for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, citing fundraising difficulties as a primary reason.
Craig, who launched his Senate campaign just over four months ago, had raised only $60,581 by the end of 2023, lagging significantly behind other candidates.
Despite withdrawing from the Senate race, Craig is 'strongly considering' running for mayor of Detroit in the next year's election.
Craig's decision to exit the Senate race thins the GOP field, which includes former U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers and Peter Meijer, and Detroit-area businessman Sandy Pensler.
On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin is considered the frontrunner for the Senate nomination, leading in fundraising with an $11.7 million haul.