Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far

Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far

Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.

Michigan Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt enters 2026 gubernatorial race

On Tuesday, the top Republican leader in the Michigan Senate announced his run for governor, becoming the first high-profile Republican to enter the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Whitmer. State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second major candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has two years remaining in her final term …