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Dwain Reynolds

GreenFirst-time candidate

Teacher

Dwain Reynolds ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

After graduating from Kellogg Community College in 2010, Reynolds pursued a career as an educator. While studying for his bachelor's at Grand Valley State University, Reynolds was a teaching assistant at Thornapple Kellogg High School and a student teacher at Hastings High School. After his graduation from Grand Valley State University, Reynolds worked as a substitute teacher for one year before joining the Kentwood Public School System as a coordinator for programs for at-risk children. Reynolds spent the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years as a high school social studies teacher at Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts and Technology. In the summer of 2017, Reynolds was hired as a social studies facilitator at Kent Innovation High.[1][2]

Education

A.A. in general studies and social studies - Kellogg Community College (2010)

B.S. in secondary education and teaching - Grand Valley State University (2013)

Associates:
Kellogg Community College
Bachelor's:
Grand Valley State University

On the 2026 ballot

Links

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

Source(opens in new tab)
Dwain Reynolds — Governor of Michigan candidate, 2026 | True Vote