Michigan, Aric Nesbitt and Republican leader

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 Republican Leader Nesbitt launches run for governor
Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt announced early Tuesday morning he is running for governor. Nesbitt was elected to serve as a state senator in 2018. He currently serves Michigan’s 20th Senate District, which represents portions of Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan and Kent counties.
Republican legislative leader Aric Nesbitt announces run for governor
LANSING — State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is running for governor. Nesbitt is the first well-known Republican to enter the race to succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who will be term-limited in 2026. He announced his campaign in a video posted on social media Tuesday.
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 Aric Nesbitt will run for Michigan governor
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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.
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Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer
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4 candidates vying to chair the Michigan GOP. Will Trump make an endorsement?
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Michigan Democrat won’t caucus with her ‘disconnected’ party
Michigan Democratic state Rep. Karen Whitsett, who has criticized colleagues for being profoundly “disconnected” from voters, ...
GOP political consultant seeks Michigan Republican Party chair
Republican political consultant Scott Greenlee is the latest to announce his campaign to lead the Michigan Republican Party.
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What Michigan officials said about the 4th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol
Michigan elected officials had plenty to say about the Detroit Lions winning the NFC North division title Sunday night ...
Michigan lawmakers kick off new session with tipped wages, transparency
A new Michigan Legislature met Wednesday. Some of the first policies lawmakers plan to pursue touch minimum wage and ...
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Road funding a top priority for Michigan Republicans in upcoming state budget
After Hall unveiled his road funding plan last year, House Democrats introduced three bills to bolster road funding by ...
Top targets for Michigan GOP reps with Trump in charge: EV incentives, China, Ed Dept.
The wish list carries added weight as the GOP is poised to control both chambers of Congress and the White House once Donald ...