US EditionMichigan 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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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 ...
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.
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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.
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