Election 2026

Michigan state Senator Jim Runestad won the race for Michigan Republican Party Chair, beating the candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump.

Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in 2020 and 2024. But he told Thursday evening's campaign launch audience he’s been planning to run for governor for the past five years.

The rally was part of an online effort to organize similar protests at state capitols in all 50 states on Wednesday.

“After three terms in the House, and two terms in the Senate, I believe now is time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter, and then turn over the reins. I will therefore not seek re-election in 2026," said Peters in a video message.

Mike Duggan says the coming year will be his last as Detroit mayor. His public announcement Wednesday came as many speculate he’s among the Democrats likely to launch a gubernatorial campaign to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.