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Michigan Senate GOP leader launches bid for governor

Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt officially announced his candidacy for governor in 2026, becoming the first Republican candidate to enter the race.
Nesbitt criticized Democrats, stating, "Michiganders deserve so much better than what they’re getting from these Democrats up in Lansing," citing issues like higher taxes and fewer jobs.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is also running for governor as an independent, having left the Democratic Party, while no Democrats have officially announced yet.
Nesbitt's campaign video emphasized traditional conservative values and support for gun rights, stating, "Defend our Second Amendment to protect our individual freedoms.

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The Gander

Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt announces 2026 gubernatorial run

BY JON KING, MICHIGAN ADVANCE MICHIGAN—In a video announcement Tuesday morning, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) officially became the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026. Nesbitt, who also launched a campaign website, staked out a traditional conservative message in the video, which begins with him showcasing his family farm near Lawton in southwest Michigan. “We wo…

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The Daily Wire

First Republican Throws Hat In The Ring For 2026 Michigan Governor’s Race

Michigan Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced on Tuesday that he is running for governor, becoming the first GOP candidate to enter a 2026 race that promises to be competitive. Nesbitt, 44, said in a video posted on X that “Michiganders deserve so much better than what they’re getting from these Democrats up in ...

2 months ago·Nashville, United States

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Bridge Michigan

Michigan 2026 governor's race: Senate GOP Leader Aric Nesbitt jumps in

Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.

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Michigan Advance

Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt announces 2026 gubernatorial run

Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) at the Mackinac Policy Conference, May 30, 2024 | Anna Liz NicholsIn a video announcement Tuesday morning, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) officially became the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026. Nesbitt, who also launched a campaign website, staked out a traditional conservative message in the video, which begin…

2 months ago

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Fox News

Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Michigan Senate Republican leader enters 2026 governor's race

Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his bid in a campaign video released Tuesday. Nesbitt becomes the first high-profile Republican to enter a race that's expected to be highly competitive.

2 months ago·United States

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