April 11th, 20250SHELBY TOWNSHIP – U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Township), has announced his candidacy for governor in the 2026 election. He joins a growing list of contenders aiming to succeed the term-limited Gov. Whitmer.
James was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. He previously ran...
March 15th, 20250DETROIT – Targeting President Trump, whom he described as a "fire starter", Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II officially launched his campaign for the 2026 gubernatorial race Tuesday, aiming to become the first Black governor of the Great Lakes State. He seeks to succeed Governor Whitmer, who is term-limited and cannot run for a third...
February 21st, 20250On Tuesday, the top Republican leader in the Michigan Senate announced his run for governor, becoming the first high-profile Republican to enter the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Whitmer.
State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second major candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has two years...
