Michigan GOP Confirms Tickets at Mt. Pleasant Convention

Michigan GOP confirms tickets at Mt. Pleasant convention

Michigan Republicans gathered in Mt. Pleasant Saturday for their 2026 nominating convention, where GOP faithful from across the state finalized the ticket and got ramped up for the sprint to the general election.

Michigan Republicans unite at nominating convention - unanimously back DeBoyer for LG, Forlini for SOS, Lloyd for AG - The Midwesterner

Mt. Pleasant—Michigan Republicans formally selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer, R-Clay Twp., for lieutenant governor Saturday, completing the party’s statewide ticket and putting an end to questions over whether John James’ running mate would face a contentious convention vote. Over 2,000 delegates gathered at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant for the Michigan Republican Party’s nominating convention, where they formally approved DeBoyer…

DeBoyer officially wins LG nomination as Michigan Republicans focus on leadership change in Lansing

The top of the Republican ticket for the November general election: Gubernatorial nominee John James, lieutenant governor nominee Jay DeBoyer and U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers at the Michigan Republican Party nominating convention in Mt. Pleasant. Aug. 22, 2026. | Photo by Katherine Dailey/Michigan Advance. MT. PLEASANT – Republicans gathered for their nominating convention on Saturday with a focus on changing Michigan after eight years of Dem…

Michigan GOP backs John James’ pick for lieutenant governor

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI — Michigan Republican delegates on Saturday, Aug. 22, backed John James’ choice of state Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate, formally placing the Clay Township Republican on the GOP ticket for governor and lieutenant governor.

Michigan GOP Locks In All-Male Ticket as James, DeBoyer Rally the Base

Michigan Republicans nominated Jay DeBoyer for lieutenant governor at their Mount Pleasant convention, forming the party's first all-male ticket since 1978.