Thanedar plots future political run in Detroit
Detroit — Former gubernatorial hopeful Shri Thanedar is gearing up for his next political fight even as he continues to fight business fraud allegations in court.
The wealthy scientist and businessman recently announced he’s moving to Detroit “as he considers another political run” in the state's largest city, where he bested Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in the 2018 Democratic primary she won statewide.
Thanedar’s pending move to the historic Palmer Woods neighborhood could set up a high-stakes — and high-cost — 2021 campaign against Mayor Mike Duggan, who cruised to re-election in 2017 by defeating then-state Sen. Coleman A. Young II.
But Thanedar told The Detroit News he is also considering a run for the state House or other local offices. He said he “is not hung up on big positions” despite his unsuccessful bid for governor as a political novice.
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