michigan republican party

Michigan, Senate and Nesbitt

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.

Detroit News · 1d

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.

clickondetroit.com · 1d

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.

Trump, Whitmer and Michigan

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump, but she won't back down from one either.

clickondetroit.com · 2h

Michigan Gov. Whitmer aims to find common ground with President-elect Trump

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday, highlighting her focus on seeking common ground with President-elect Donald Trump.

Detroit Free Press · 7d

4 candidates vying to chair the Michigan GOP. Will Trump make an endorsement?

For the first time, candidates are each required to make a $15,000 donation to the state party, with no more than $2,500 coming from their own funds.

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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 Advance2h

U of M ends joint program with Chinese university, earning praise from key Republican congressman

With U.S.-China tensions continuing to rise in advance of a second Trump administration, the University of Michigan announced ...

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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, ...

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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.

The New York Times12y

Michigan Republican Primary

it was most likely sufficient to dampen the rising clamor from across the Republican Party about his ability to win over conservatives and connect with voters. Michigan awards its 30 delegates ...

MLive - GrandRapids/Muskegon/Kalamazoo on MSN20h

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 ...

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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