As the first big-name Republican to jump into the 2026 governor's race, Aric Nesbitt said he needs time to engage voters across the state with a "Michigan first" agenda and hopes to still win Donald ...

(CBS DETROIT) - Aric Nesbitt has announced his campaign for Michigan governor, entering a 2026 race that is expected to be competitive as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ends her time in that office.

Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, R-Porter Township ... Democratic candidate has announced a gubernatorial bid. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, opted instead to ...

How Aric Nesbitt went from family grape farm to leading ... top-tier major-party candidate to formally jump into the race. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running as an independent.

Aric Nesbitt, a Republican from Lawton, held the top Republican role in the state Senate as its minority leader during the ...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has already started ... than the Michigan of today," Nesbitt said in the video. "I'm Aric Nesbitt, small town, farm boy, and that's why I'm running for governor.

Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican who represents Michigan's 20th Senate District, was born and raised in Porter Township. He was the second to announce his campaign, following behind Detroit ...