Governor / Lt. Governor
Source: gandernewsroom.com
What does this office do?
- Signing or vetoing bills that become state law
- Proposing the state budget for schools, roads, and health care
- Picking who leads state agencies
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Anthony Hudson
LostLibertarian
A truck driver who spent 20 years on the road and moved to Michigan in 2012. He would work to end Michigan's property and income taxes and to cut regulations and energy costs.
U.S. Taxpayers
A west Michigan business owner who chairs the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan.
Douglas Campbell
LostGreen
A retired engineer who works as a substitute teacher and has long been active in the Michigan Green Party.
Democratic
Michigan's secretary of state since 2019 and a former Wayne State University law school dean. She would focus on affordable housing and health care, lower electricity costs, and cleaner state government.
Records: Government Efficiency 12 for, Civil Rights 9 for, Anti-Corruption 6 for,
John James
LostRepublican
An Army combat veteran and former business executive who has served in Congress since 2023. He would work to phase out Michigan's income tax and to expand school choice and government transparency.
Records: Social Programs and Welfare 3 for, 2 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Civil Rights 3 against,
Sources: michigan.gov · mi-boe.entellitrak.com