Benson, an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor, says she has been spending a lot of time talking with voters.

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.

In the general election of Nov. 7, 2023, two Democratic state Representatives ran for mayoral seats and won. Kevin Coleman represented the 25th District and Lori Stone of Warren represented the 13th District.

Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the first high-profile Republican to enter the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The GOP speaker-elect plans to grant broad subpoena power to an expanded House Oversight Committee to scrutinize the actions of Michigan government.

The two Democrats will host the meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Buena Vista Community Center.

Michigan elected officials had plenty to say about the Detroit Lions winning the NFC North division title Sunday night heading into the playoffs. #onepride got that number one spot! pic.twitter.com/MuHbD4p7gj — Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) January 6,

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.