Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt announced early Tuesday morning he is running for governor.
Nesbitt was elected to serve as a state senator in 2018. He currently serves Michigan’s 20th Senate District, which represents portions of Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan and Kent counties.
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According to his campaign website, he aims to “Make Michigan Great Once Again” as governor and claims a conservative leadership is needed to restore the state’s government that puts Michigan families and workers first.
The Lawton native earned his economics degree from Hillsdale College and later earned his master’s in international business.
Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer has reached her term limit, so she will not be running in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced in December 2024 that he is also running for governor in 2026 as an Independent.
It’s time to start putting the people of Michigan first. That’s why I’m running for Governor. Let’s get to work! pic.twitter.com/aZs5S7THhP
— Aric Nesbitt (@aricnesbitt) January 14, 2025