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Gov. Whitmer breaks silence on Mike Duggan's independent run
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.
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Senator Aric Nesbitt announces candidacy for Michigan governor with focus on local issues
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor's seat in 2026
Republican Aric Nesbitt announces he's running to be Michigan's next governor
Michigan Gov. Whitmer to deliver 7th State of the State address in February
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.
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.
Michigan Matters: Mayor Duggan and Detroit Auto Show charting new paths
Duggan announced in late 2024 that he would not seek re-election as mayor in 2025 and would instead seek the top job in 2026.
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Mapped: Michigan's population changes
Axios Visuals Michigan's population growth isn't clustered around Metro Detroit, per an Axios analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. Why it matters: Overall lack of population growth has been a key focus for leaders like Gov.
GOP Michigan Senate Leader to run for governor
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.
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson eyes state’s top job
Benson, an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor, says she has been spending a lot of time talking with voters.
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Michigan Senate Republican leader to seek governor’s seat
Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the first high-profile Republican to enter the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Senate GOP leader Nesbitt running for governor
Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor on the 2026 ballot. Nesbitt posted a video online announcing his campaign.
Republican legislator Aric Nesbitt jumps into Michigan governor's race
State Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican from Lawton, has announced his campaign​ for the Michigan governor's race.
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,