The deadline for Democrats and Republicans to file to seek the governor's office is 15 Tuesdays before the August primary election (April 21, 2026) and for candidates filing without party affiliation, it’s 110 days before the November election (July 16, 2026).

Garlin Gilchrist dropped out of the gubernatorial race. Here’s the exact wording of the first question, which was asked over the

Michigan backed Donald J. Trump in both 2016 and 2024, but has continued to elect Democrats to statewide offices. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, and Representative John James, a Republican,

The sea is getting choppy for candidates coasting on the Republican side of Michigan’s gubernatorial primary race, with a familiar name — Perry Johnson — raising his sails and promising to spend big money fast.

LANSING, MI – In the first days of 2026, Michigan’s candidates for governor are already beginning to ramp up their campaigning, laying out their vision to improve the state. With Gov. Gretchen Whitmer term-limited,

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is dropping his bid to become governor and launching a campaign for secretary of state in the battleground state.