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Invitation to Michigan's 8th Congressional District Republican Committee's "8th District Roundup" January 9-10

8th Congressional District Roundup! January 9-10!

2026 8th District Roundup (Midland, MI): Tickets, Schedule, Speakers, Hotel Blocks

The 2026 8th District Roundup runs January 9–10, 2026 in Midland, Michigan. The event email lists 2026 election panels, current elected officials, ballot training, a Friday night prime rib dinner, and hotel room blocks at nearby hotels.

Quick Facts

Why This Weekend Matters for Michigan Republicans in 2026

A two-day format built around election-cycle programming: candidate panels, training, and updates from current elected members. The email explicitly highlights major 2026 Michigan contests, including Governor, U.S. Senate, Secretary of State, Attorney General, and university board activity.

Schedule & Program Highlights (January 9–10, 2026)

Friday, January 9, 2026

  • Ballot Training: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Lunch included)
  • Welcome Reception: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Prime Rib Dinner: 7:00 PM at Big E’s (inside the Holiday Inn – Midland)
  • Panel: “35th District Candidates Forum”
  • Afterglow: “How’s your ground game?” (hosted by Victory Field Operations; entertainment noted: Viva Rex)

Saturday, January 10, 2026

  • Panels & Speakers: Listed below (the email describes these as “Expected Panelists & Speakers”)
  • Michigan Legislature: “Current Elected Members Update” list (below)
  • Special Election Note (from the email): The email flags the February 3, 2026 Special Election Primary and says: “Make sure you request your ballot.”

Expected Panelists & Speakers (as listed in the email)

Gubernatorial Panel

  • John James
  • Mike Cox
  • Aric Nesbitt
  • Tom Leonard

U.S. Senate Panel

  • Mike Rogers

U.S. Congressional Panel

  • Amir Hassan

Michigan Secretary of State Panel

  • Anthony Forlini
  • Monica Yatooma
  • Amanda Love

Michigan Attorney General Panel

  • Doug Lloyd
  • Kevin Kejewski

Training & Advocacy

  • Luke Malace (Turning Point Action)
  • Meghan Reckling (Victory Field Operations)
  • Americans for Prosperity – Michigan

Michigan Legislature: Current Elected Members Update (as listed in the email)

Michigan Senate

  • Senator Roger Hauck
  • Senator Michele Hoitenga
  • Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Michigan House

  • Representative Bill Schuette
  • Representative Timmy Beson
  • Representative Ken Borton

University Boards: Currently Elected Members vs. Potential Candidates (Clarified)

The email groups this section as “University Board Members and Candidate.” For accuracy and clarity: some names listed are currently elected university board members (not currently running again), while others are presented in the email as candidates/contenders for university board-related roles.

University Board Members (currently elected)

  • Regent Sarah Hubbard
  • Governor Sunny Reddy (listed as a university board member; elected last cycle and not running again for many years)
  • Trustee Mike Balow (listed as a university board member; elected last cycle and not running again for many years)

University Board Candidates / Contenders (as listed in the email)

  • Michael Schostak (for UM)
  • Lena Epstein (for UM)
  • Senator Roger Victory (for MSU)

Hotel Room Blocks & Proximity (as listed in the email)

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn – Midland

  • Phone: (989) 794-8500
  • How to book: Ask for the “8th District Roundup” room block
  • Note: The email lists Friday night dinner at Big E’s inside the Holiday Inn

Hampton Inn

  • Phone: (989) 837-4000
  • How to book: Ask for the “8th District Roundup” room block
  • Distance noted in the email: About 1/2 mile from the venue

SpringHill Suites Marriott

  • Phone: (989) 837-2700
  • How to book: Ask for the “8th District Roundup” room block
  • Distance noted in the email: About 1/4 mile from the venue

Tickets

Tickets are sold via Anedot: https://secure.anedot.com/mi8gop/2026roundup. The email advertises a “New Year’s Sale” ticket price of $110 through January 1, 2026. For the most current pricing and availability, use the ticket link above.

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