The established lawmaker announced his candidacy for 2026 on Tuesday morning, the second Republican to throw his hat in the ring for a pivotal race.

Republican Michigan state Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt will draw from lessons learned from his humble beginnings and President-elect Donald Trump’s

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.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter ... In December, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan surprised many by announcing his departure from the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.

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.

The Van Buren County politician became the first prominent Republican or Democratic candidate to make public their 2026 campaign for governor.

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.

Republican Michigan state Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt will draw from lessons learned from his humble beginnings and President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 coalition as he seeks to succeed Democratic Gov.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known ... surprised many by announcing his departure from the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known ... surprised many by announcing his departure from the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.