Benson, an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor, says she has been spending a lot of time talking with voters.

The 103rd Michigan Legislature is underway with a handover of authority in the Michigan House to Republicans and a strong signal of how the new majority plans to manage its power in a governing triad

The two Democrats will host the meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Buena Vista Community Center.

Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R) launched his gubernatorial bid Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to jump into the race ahead of the 2026 midterms. “Michiganders deserve

Swiss socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein has died aged 84. Her death was confirmed by partner Lloyd Klein to AFP on January 1, 2025, who was reportedly "saddened to announce the death of Jocelyn ...

Paul S. Marsh, of Lansing, Mich., had departed Lansing that morning aboard his 1979 Beechcraft A36 plane and was on his way to White Plains to visit family when he reported mechanical issues ...

Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his bid in a campaign video released Tuesday. Nesbitt becomes the first high-profile Republican to enter a race that's expected to be highly competitive.

In a video announcement Tuesday morning, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt (R-Porter Twp.) officially became the first Republican candidate to throw his hat into the ring for Michigan governor in 2026.

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.

The Van Buren County politician became the first prominent Republican or Democratic candidate to make public their 2026 campaign for governor.

LANSING — State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is running for governor. Nesbitt is the first well-known Republican to enter the race to succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who will be term-limited in 2026. He announced his campaign in a video posted on social media Tuesday.

State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has two years remaining in her final term after being reelected in 2022. The open governor’s seat in 2026 is expected to spark competitive primaries.