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.

A Republican has entered the race for Michigan governor. The current Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is looking to succeed Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Nesbitt grew up on a six-generation dairy and grape farm.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she has previously given the annual speech.

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.

The three candidates seeking to be the next chair of the Michigan Democratic Party gathered over the weekend to discuss their vision for leading the party forward. Hosted by the Washtenaw County Democratic Party,

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to ditch his Democratic affiliation and run as an independent for governor in 2026 is unconventional. The important question, however, is: Is the political landscape in Michigan ready for an independent candidate?

Aric Nesbitt, the Republican Senate Leader has a long career in GOP politics. He launched his bid for Michigan governor Tuesday.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer finally talked about Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's decision to run for governor as an independent, as the race for Lansing closes in.

Nesbitt joins Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan as the first candidates to announce a run for governor. Duggan has indicated he will run as an independent. Jump starters are essentially powerful batteries with attached jumper cables that can spark your battery back to life without the need for a donor car.

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

The Lions, one of the NFL’s worst teams for much of its 90-year history, are Super Bowl favorites for the first time and long-suffering fans are loving every minute of it. Detroit will kick off a potential run to its first league title since 1957 against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night at Ford Field.

The Van Buren County politician became the first prominent Republican or Democratic candidate to make public their 2026 campaign for governor.