A truck driver with a background in delivering goods aims to convince voters that he can deliver results as Michigan’s next governor.
Republican Anthony Hudson of Genesee County officially launched his campaign last month.
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“People of Michigan have demanded change. We are tired of the filtered politicians that seem to always run for these races with the same story, the same topics, the same policies,” said Hudson.
Hudson has never held elected office before. However, he’s run for president, which he admits was a bit far-fetched.
Hudson then turned his attention to running for Congress in District 8, where he lost the Republican primary to Paul Junge.
“It was a valuable learning experience for me as it was my first major political campaign,” Hudson reflected.
Hudson cited funding as a significant challenge.
“I didn’t know how to raise the money needed to increase my visibility,” Hudson said.
Now, Hudson is applying the lessons learned from his previous campaign as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor.
He has spent years on the road as a truck driver, which he believes gives him a unique perspective.
“(Truck drivers) have been moving the country forward since our existence. We pick up products from one location and deliver them to a location of need, keeping people able to buy their consumer goods,” Hudson said.
His vision for Michigan includes eliminating property and state income taxes.
“We believe we can get rid of property taxes and allow people to own their property outright, 100%, without leasing the land from the state,” Hudson said. “The state income tax is another issue. Everyone pays into the state income tax. You’re paying for the right to go to work.”
Originally from Texas, Hudson moved to Michigan in 2012 to be closer to his young children after his divorce.
“My ex-wife is from Fenton. When we got divorced, my kids were three and one, and I solely came here to be a father,” Hudson said.
After moving to Michigan, he fell in love with the state.
“As much as I love Texas for all it gave to me as a child growing up, Michigan is home, and I’m proud to be a Michigander,” Hudson said.
Hudson is optimistic that his straightforward approach will resonate with voters across the state.
“Just be myself. Don’t go in and talk to them and give them a load of manure to try to persuade them. Go in, speak the facts. Be honest. Be transparent. Be upfront and tell them how we are going to get this done,” Hudson shared.
