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.

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.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced Tuesday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for governor on the 2026 ballot. Rick Pluta reports.

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.

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican who represents Michigan's 20th Senate District, was born and raised in Porter Township. He was the second to announce his campaign, following behind Detroit Mayor and longtime Democrat Mike Duggan, who elected to run as an independent in the race.

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

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

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.