Jan 14, 2025 · There is speculation that former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg will run, as he now lives in Traverse City.

Jan 19, 2025 · While Nesbitt did not comment on possible challengers in the GOP primary process, he has some guesses as to who may enter the race in search of the Democratic nomination; some reports indicate that outgoing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and current Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson could be weighing runs.

Jan 14, 2025 · Michigan Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced on Tuesday that he is running for governor, becoming the first GOP candidate to enter a 2026 race that promises to be competitive. Nesbitt, 44, said in a video posted on X that “Michiganders deserve so much better than what they’re getting from these Democrats up in Lansing.”

Jan 14, 2025 · U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — who moved to Michigan in recent years — has also fielded calls pushing for him to run. Nesbitt called himself a “small town farm boy” raised on “faith, patriotism, traditional family values” in a campaign video announcing his 2026 gubernatorial bid.

Jan 14, 2025 · U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — who moved to Michigan in recent years — has also fielded calls pushing for him to run. Nesbitt called himself a “small town farm boy” raised on...

Jan 14, 2025 · U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg — who moved to Michigan in recent years — has also fielded calls pushing for him to run. Nesbitt called himself a “small town farm boy” raised on...

Jan 14, 2025 · Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R) launched his gubernatorial bid Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to jump into the race ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Jan 14, 2025 · Democrats expected to run or to take a look are Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow and...

Jan 14, 2025 · In a video announcement Tuesday morning, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) officially became the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026.

Dec 10, 2024 · Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, who is from Indiana, is weighing a run for governor of Michigan in 2026, multiple sources told the Detroit News.