Michigan Senate GOP leader launches bid for governor
Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
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.
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Michigan Senator Aric Nesbitt announces Governor campaign
Aric Nesbitt of Paw Paw is the first Republican candidate ... There is speculation that former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg will run, as he now lives in Traverse City.
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.
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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.