Michigan governor
Coverage of Michigan governor in the Nexus archive.
- Aric Nesbitt suspends campaign for Michigan governor following Trump’s nod for John James
Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt suspended his campaign for Michigan governor following President Donald Trump's endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James. Nesbitt formally endorsed James, stating a divided primary would benefit Democrats.
- Should Michigan governor appoint university boards? It could backfire, some say
Voters currently elect governing board members for Michigan's three largest public universities. A new proposal seeks to shift this authority to the governor, but some argue it could backfire.
- UAW endorsement of Benson, El-Sayed shakes up gubernatorial, U.S. Senate races in final stretch
The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor and Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, solidifying their positions as frontrunners in the Democratic primary races. The endorsement follows a year of labor support and aims to position Benson and El-Sayed as leaders aligned with working-class interests.
- Top Democrat shuts down 2028 White House speculation: ‘I will not be one of them’
Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan governor, stated she will not run for president in 2028 despite being considered a potential contender. The article notes her previous interactions with President Donald Trump and her political activities during his second term.