Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has two years remaining in her final term after being reelected in 2022. The open governor’s seat in 2026 is expected to spark competitive primaries.
GOP Michigan Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt hopes early start will boost bid for governor
The Van Buren County politician became the first prominent Republican or Democratic candidate to make public their 2026 campaign for governor.
Michigan Senate GOP leader launches bid for governor
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R) launched his gubernatorial bid Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to jump into the race ahead of the 2026 midterms. “Michiganders deserve so much better than what they’re getting from these Democrats up in Lansing,
Republican Aric Nesbitt announces he's running to be Michigan's next governor
Aric Nesbitt, the Republican Senate Leader has a long career in GOP politics. He launched his bid for Michigan governor Tuesday.
Senate Minority Leader Nesbitt announces 2026 gubernatorial run
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.
First Republican announces run for Michigan governor
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt said as governor he'll support "taxpayers over the woke left," empower parents and stand with President-elect Donald Trump.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect Donald Trump but also warns that she won't back down ...
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 lawmaker who spoke at Dem convention endorses Wikler for DNC chair
Michigan state Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow (D), a rising star in the party who spoke at the Democratic National ...
Michigan Senate hits the ground running, introducing FOIA, minimum wage and sick leave changes
As the Michigan House of Representatives welcomed new Republican leadership to the chamber on Wednesday, the Democratic-led ...
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Michigan’s 103rd Legislature begins in Lansing: here’s what you need to know
The 103rd Michigan Legislature is underway with a handover of authority in the Michigan House to Republicans and a strong ...
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Michigan’s new Legislature: Older, whiter and more male than state
Michigan has a new Legislature, but some things remain the same, including underrepresentation for women, minority groups and ...
Bills approved by Michigan Legislature fail to reach Gov. Whitmer's desk, officials say
The Governor's Office says former House Speaker Joe Tate enrolled nine bills to be sent to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, but they never reached her desk.