The widening field in the race for Michigan governor now includes a familiar name in Lansing. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II is hoping to lead our state after the upcoming election in 2026.

Former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox, a Republican, announced he is making another run at the governor's seat.

Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. Former Attorney General Mike Cox launched his campaign Tuesday to serve as Michigan's next governor, expanding the field of GOP candidates in what is shaping up ...

Now, three Democrats, three Republicans and one Independent are campaigning for current Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s position. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson threw her hat in the ring ...

The race for governor of Michigan in 2026 is shaping up to be a crowded one. On Monday, Republican U.S. Rep. John James became the sixth major candidate to announce a bid to lead the state.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivers a 'major speech' in the nation’s capitol, laying out her vision to working with both ...

Cox previously ran for governor in 2010 but came third in the Michigan Republican primary behind Rick Snyder and Pete Hoekstra. Snyder would go on to win the race and win reelection in 2014.

U.S. Rep. John James, a Republican, this week announced he is running for Michigan governor, the seventh person to enter the race for the position. "Our state has suffered long enough. Michigan is ...