FORMER Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on July 21, 2021, that he was running for governor of Michigan.
The officer retired on June 1 from the police department after having been working there for over four decades.
Is James Craig a Republican or a Democrat?
James Craig is running for office in Michigan as a Republican candidate, though a formal statement will likely come after Labor Day in September.
He is seen by many in the GOP as a favorite who is capable of winning the party’s nomination and go against Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2022.
The former officer told Fox News's Tucker Carlson that he was "running" for office to “take the state back,” adding: “We’re part of a movement.”
Craig joins seven other Republicans looking to secure a nomination including anti-lockdown activist and chiropractor Garrett Soldano of Mattawan and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon of Norton Shores.
He has been forming a governor exploratory committee to raise and spend money on his campaign.
What did James Craig say about his campaign?
The creation of Craig’s exploratory committee was the first step at launching his campaign, said a press release of the committee.
He also unveiled a video titled Leading from the Front and announced an upcoming listening tour.
Craig also debuted a website, chiefjamescraig.com in an effort to boost his campaign.
In a statement, the former chief spoke on his campaign goals, saying: “I led as chief of police — and began my life — on the streets of Detroit.
"Now it is time to travel the state, and visit other communities.
"I will be talking with law enforcement, hosting small business roundtables, and meeting with voters in their homes to hear about the negative impact the current governor’s policies are having on their communities, their workplaces and their families."
Yet, in a statement, the Michigan Democratic Party said Craig was ambiguous about his stance on key political issues.
"James Craig is just another politician that thinks he can get through this messy and crowded GOP field of far-right extremists without any accountability on his stances — clinging to this non-existent 'exploratory' status is just the latest of his question-dodging tactics," said Lavora Barnes, chairwoman of the state Democratic Party.
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