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Alex Pagareskį ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Michigan
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 4, 2026
General election
LibertarianFirst-time candidateTruck driver
Anthony Hudson is a former Army serviceman and small trucking company owner seeking his first election as a Libertarian candidate for Governor of Michigan. He emphasizes child safety, border security, and putting people before politics.
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Articia Bomer ran for U.S. House Michigan District 13 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewSoftware designer
Austin Chenge ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Bill Cobbs ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Bob Scott ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Donna Brandenburg ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.
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GreenFirst-time candidate
Douglas Campbell, is running for Governor of Michigan for the first time.
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GFirst-time candidateWithdrewTeacher
Dwain Reynolds ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewEntrepreneur
Evan Space ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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A software engineer and former city official, Gilchrist emphasizes protecting Michigan elections from federal interference and external threats. He supports campaign finance reform for transparency and safeguarding voter data.
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DemocraticAssociate law professor
Jocelyn Benson is an associate law professor and former Michigan Secretary of State running for Governor. She emphasizes lowering costs for families through streamlined government services, increasing access to well-paying jobs, and protecting residents' rights and safety. Her agenda focuses on affordability.
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RepublicanIdeology 0.31 · ConservativeBusiness executive
John James is a business executive for Governor of Michigan. The candidate prioritizes education and addresses healthcare affordability.
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Joyce Gipson ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Justin Giroux ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Karla Wagner ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kentiel White ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewResearch scientist
Kevin Hogan ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kim Thomas ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewExecutive
Marni Sawicki ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewState police captain
Michael Brown ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Markey Jr. ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentWithdrew
Mike Duggan ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness owner
Perry Johnson ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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RFirst-time candidateWithdrewPastor
Ralph Rebandt ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Richard Sills is running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Michigan District 2. Richard Sills supports healthcare and energy.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Ryan Henry Cox ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Tom Leonard ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.
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Primary
Republican
Aric Nesbitt is a Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan in the 2026 election.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidate
Chris Swanson is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Michigan in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticAdvancedAssociate law professor
Jocelyn Benson is an associate law professor and former Michigan Secretary of State running for Governor. She emphasizes lowering costs for families through streamlined government services, increasing access to well-paying jobs, and protecting residents' rights and safety. Her agenda focuses on affordability.
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RepublicanIdeology 0.31 · ConservativeAdvancedBusiness executive
John James is a business executive for Governor of Michigan. The candidate prioritizes education and addresses healthcare affordability.
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Republican
Mike Cox is a Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness owner
Perry Johnson ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Convention
LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedTruck driver
Anthony Hudson is a former Army serviceman and small trucking company owner seeking his first election as a Libertarian candidate for Governor of Michigan. He emphasizes child safety, border security, and putting people before politics.
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No party listedAdvanced
Donna Brandenburg ran for Governor of Michigan in 2026.
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GreenFirst-time candidateAdvanced
Douglas Campbell, is running for Governor of Michigan for the first time.
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