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Michigan Republican Primaries

Prepare for the upcoming elections with our comprehensive guide to the 2026 Michigan Republican Primary. As voters get ready to head to the polls, this continuously updated directory serves as your central hub for tracking the active GOP candidates vying for Governor, the open U.S. Senate seat, and all 13 Congressional districts. Explore the interactive map and directories below to review verified campaign finance data, read official candidate biographies, and easily access state transparency filings so you can cut through the noise and make an informed decision on primary day.

2026 race guide

Michigan Republican Governor Primary

A field guide to the Republican candidates seeking Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial nomination.

PrimaryAugust 4, 2026 GeneralNovember 3, 2026 Last updated2026-04-27

Candidate register

Current field

Active candidates are listed first, followed by any withdrawn candidates kept here for reference.

Active campaign

Mike Cox

Former Michigan Attorney General

Law and order, anti-crime

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Candidate brief

The campaign describes Cox as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Michigan Attorney General, emphasizing lower taxes, public safety, and education outcomes. The official biography highlights family and service themes.

Issue focusLaw and order, anti-crime

Finance and filings

CommitteeMike Cox 2026
MiTN ID / Status521871

Heavily self-funding (millions loaned to own campaign)

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Campaign and reference links

Campaign resources

Campaign Sitemikecox2026.comBiographymikecox2026.com/about

Reference links

Ballotpediaballotpedia.org/Mike_Cox

Campaign accounts

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John James

U.S. Representative; prior Republican nominee for U.S. Senate.

Parental Bill of Rights, education reform

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Candidate brief

The campaign describes James as a decorated combat veteran, job creator, and public servant running to be Michigan’s next governor. The official bio emphasizes “hard work, faith, and family” and frames his campaign around leadership and service themes. He faces backlash over his “kill switch” vote.

Issue focusParental Bill of Rights, education reform

Finance and filings

CommitteeJohn James for Michigan
MiTN ID / StatusPending State Filing
FEC IDC00806612 (Federal)

Backed by Super PAC 'Mission Michigan' (DeVos funded)

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Campaign and reference links

Campaign resources

Campaign Sitejohnjamesmi.comBiographyjohnjamesmi.com/about-john-james

Reference links

Ballotpediaballotpedia.org/John_James_(Michigan)

Campaign accounts

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Official accounts

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Aric Nesbitt

Michigan Senate Republican leader.

Conservative governance, Michigan roots

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Candidate brief

The campaign emphasizes Nesbitt’s upbringing on a multi-generation dairy and grape farm in Lawton and frames his message around Michigan roots, family, and conservative governance themes.

Issue focusConservative governance, Michigan roots

Finance and filings

CommitteeAric Nesbitt for Governor
MiTN ID / Status516253

Controls Leadership PACs: 'Nesbitt Majority Fund' (516234) & 'A Better Michigan'

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Campaign resources

Campaign Sitenesbittforgovernor.comBiographynesbittforgovernor.com/about

Reference links

Ballotpediaballotpedia.org/Aric_Nesbitt

Campaign accounts

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Active campaign

Perry Johnson

Businessman; prior Republican candidate for governor.

Eliminating state income tax, cutting waste

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Candidate brief

The campaign describes Johnson as a businessman focused on efficiency and cost control, framing his message around reducing waste in state government and eliminating Michigan’s income tax.

Issue focusEliminating state income tax, cutting waste

Finance and filings

CommitteePerry Johnson for Governor
MiTN ID / Status520350

Primarily self-funding (Using 2022 Committee ID)

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Campaign resources

Campaign Siteperryjohnson.com

Reference links

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Campaign accounts

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Ralph Rebandt

Pastor; prior gubernatorial candidate.

Government transparency, traditional values

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Candidate brief

The campaign’s official bio describes Rebandt as a pastor and community leader, emphasizing a working-class Michigan upbringing and a leadership narrative framed around family and Michigan-roots themes.

Issue focusGovernment transparency, traditional values

Finance and filings

CommitteeRalph Rebandt for Governor
MiTN ID / Status520027

Heavily self-funding (nearly $800k)

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Campaign resources

Campaign Siterebandtforgovernor.comBiographyrebandtforgovernor.com/about

Reference links

Ballotpediaballotpedia.org/Ralph_Rebandt

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Withdrawn candidate

Withdrawn from the race

Tom Leonard remains listed below for reference but is no longer an active candidate in the gubernatorial primary.

Withdrawn

Tom Leonard

Former Speaker of the Michigan House.

Making Michigan a 'growth state'

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Candidate brief

Leonard has withdrawn from the 2026 Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary. His campaign biography emphasizes Michigan roots and family, and frames his candidacy around making Michigan a “growth state,” highlighting leadership experience and public service themes.

Issue focusMaking Michigan a 'growth state'

Finance and filings

CommitteeTom Leonard for Michigan
MiTN ID / Status518295 (Withdrawn)

Withdrawn from the 2026 governor race.

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Campaign and reference links

Campaign resources

Campaign Sitetomformichigan.comBiographytomformichigan.com/meettom

Reference links

Ballotpediaballotpedia.org/Tom_Leonard

Campaign accounts

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Campaign finance guide

How to search MiTN campaign filings

Use the Michigan Transparency Network portal to search the committee name or MiTN committee ID for each candidate, then review contribution and expenditure reports in the state filing system.

Recommended process

  1. Open the Michigan Transparency Network portal from a candidate profile.
  2. Search the committee name or MiTN ID shown in the finance column.
  3. Review the committee’s contribution and expenditure reports in the state filing system.
  4. If a committee ID is still pending, search by candidate name and committee name instead.

2026 race guide

Michigan U.S. Senate Republican Primary

A field guide to the Republicans seeking Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, with filing-by-filing FEC finance history.

Primary General Last updated

Candidate directory

For informational use. Filing history below shows the most recent FEC reports for each campaign, including Year-End 2025 and Q1 2026 through March 31, 2026.

Portrait of Mike Rogers

Mike Rogers

Former U.S. Representative (MI-08) & Intel Chair

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Campaign biography

Rogers served seven terms representing Michigan's 8th Congressional District, where he chaired the powerful House Intelligence Committee. A former FBI Special Agent and U.S. Army officer, his campaign emphasizes national security, border enforcement, and his deep institutional experience.

Campaign outlook

Rogers enters the primary as the heavy fundraising frontrunner, securing significant institutional and PAC support. His commanding cash advantage signals strong momentum heading into the primary.

FEC filing history

Report Coverage Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debts
Year-End 2025 Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2025 $5,382,858.37 $2,183,554.50 $3,454,035.31 $0.00
Q1 2026 Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2026 $2,240,481.12 $1,486,488.60 $4,208,027.83 $0.00
Candidate ID S4MI00595
Committee ID C00849810

Rows isolate each filing period so readers can compare movement from Year-End 2025 to Q1 2026. Cash and debt figures are end-of-period amounts.

Links

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Bernadette Smith

Former MI GOP Co-Chair & Grassroots Leader

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Campaign biography

As the former Co-Chair of the Michigan Republican Party, Smith brings deep ties to local precinct delegates and community organizers. Her campaign focuses on party-building, fighting for conservative values in urban centers like Detroit, and mobilizing the grassroots base.

Campaign outlook

Positioning herself as the "boots-on-the-ground" conservative alternative, Smith is running an insurgent, issue-driven campaign focused on activating working-class and minority voters rather than traditional mega-donor fundraising.

FEC filing history

Report Coverage Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Debts
Year-End 2025 Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2025 $14,796.95 $6,385.13 $8,411.82 $0.00
Q1 2026 Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2026 $39,007.46 $46,114.67 $1,304.61 $0.00
Candidate ID S6MI00517
Committee ID C00926279

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Links

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2026 House Race Guide

Michigan Congressional Races

Select a district to review the Republican primary field, the likely general-election environment, and current FEC finance context across Michigan’s 13 U.S. House races.

Primary August 4, 2026 General November 3, 2026 Districts 13 race files Active GOP 21 candidates Last Updated April 16, 2026 (filings are currently processing for some districts)

Interactive District Map

Select a district

Use the map or the district index above to open the full race file below. The map remains tied to the district register so every selection can jump directly to the right race.

Matched candidates also link to the Qualified Candidates page for additional verified campaign and profile details.

District Selection

Use the map or district index to open a district race file.

Each file includes the Republican field, opposing incumbent or Democratic field, district profile, and current FEC finance context.

Map colors reflect current seat control under the present lines, not a projection of the 2026 result.

Republican-held Democratic-held

District 01

MI-01 — Incumbent: Jack Bergman (R)

Republican-held seat · Solid R (R+11) · 3 Republican candidates

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District Brief

MI-01 is a vast, predominantly rural district spanning all of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and large parts of Northern Lower Michigan. It is older and overwhelmingly White (89.4%). Cook rates MI-01 Solid R (R+11), and Bergman’s recent wins have been comfortable (R+21 to R+25).

Geography
“Two-peninsulas” district; contains all 15 Upper Peninsula counties and 20 Northern Lower Peninsula counties.
Stats
Pop 787,617 | Med age 47.4 | Med HH inc $64,299 | Urban/Rural 36.6/63.4
Race / ethnicity
White 89.4 | NatAm 2.4 | Hisp 2.0 | Black 0.9 | Asian 0.5 | 2+ 4.4
Key hubs
Traverse City; Alpena; Marquette; Escanaba; Houghton

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

  • Jack Bergman (R)

    Incumbent

    Receipts$422,346.09
    Cash$798,294.41

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $182,953.25 · Debts/Loans none reported.

    Profile Website
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  • Justin Michal (R)

    Challenger

    Receipts$2,333.76
    Cash$5,485.21

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $4,191.36 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Matthew DenOtter (R)

    Challenger

    No report available.

    Profile Website
    Facebook X

Democratic Opposition

  • Callie Barr (D)

    Receipts$175,933.36
    Cash$256,022.39

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $36,256.31 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Kyle Blomquist (D)

    Receipts$51,923.72
    Cash$15,824.39

    FEC snapshot Latest visible report is Year-End 2025. Disbursements $36,099.33 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Wayne Stiles (D)

    Receipts$11,449.83
    Cash$4,440.34

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $7,923.35 · Debts/Loans $8,557.01.

District 02

MI-02 — Incumbent: John Moolenaar (R)

Republican-held seat · Solid R (R+15) · 1 Republican candidate

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District Brief

MI-02 spans small-city and rural counties from the Lake Michigan shoreline inland. It is Solid R (R+15), and Moolenaar’s margins have been large (R+29 in 2022; R+33 in 2024).

Geography
Large west/central Michigan district spanning multiple inland counties plus portions of Ottawa/Muskegon/Kent.
Stats
Pop 788,872 | Med age 41.3 | Med HH inc ~$66k
Race / ethnicity
White 87.8 | Hisp 4.7 | 2+ 4.0 | Black 2.0 | NatAm 0.7 | Asian 0.5
Key hubs
Mount Pleasant; Big Rapids; Cadillac; Ludington

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

No identified primary challengers.

Democratic Opposition

  • Benjamin Ambrose (D)

    Receipts$31,511.00
    Cash$20,635.64

    FEC snapshot Latest visible report is Year-End 2025. Disbursements $10,925.36 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Jamie Hill (D)

    Receipts$3,741.16
    Cash$1,977.66

    FEC snapshot Latest visible report is Year-End 2025. Disbursements $1,763.50 · Debts/Loans $1,711.16.

  • Andrew Ault (D)

  • Clyde Welford (D)

District 03

MI-03 — Incumbent: Hillary Scholten (D)

Democratic-held seat · Likely D (D+4) · 1 Republican candidate

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District Brief

MI-03 is anchored in Grand Rapids and Muskegon. It is younger and more diverse than rural districts. Cook rates it Likely D (D+4), and Scholten won by roughly 10 points in 2024.

Geography
West Michigan seat anchored on greater Grand Rapids, extending to Muskegon.
Stats
Pop 791,175 | Med age 36.3 | Med HH inc ~$77k
Race / ethnicity
White 70.1 | Black 11.1 | Hisp 10.7 | Asian 3.0 | 2+ 4.4
Key hubs
Grand Rapids; Muskegon; Grand Haven

Republican Primary Field

  • J. Allen Fiorletta (R)

    Candidate

    No financial reports filed to date.

Democratic Incumbent

  • Hillary Scholten (D)

    Incumbent

District 04

MI-04 — Incumbent: Bill Huizenga (R)

Republican-held seat · Likely R (R+3) · 1 Republican candidate

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District Brief

MI-04 runs from the shoreline inland to Kalamazoo. It is Likely R (R+3), and Huizenga won by about 12 points in 2024.

Geography
Southwest/West Michigan seat along Lake Michigan; includes Holland, Kalamazoo, and Battle Creek.
Stats
Pop 785,367 | Med age 37.9 | Med HH inc ~$70k
Race / ethnicity
White 75.0 | Hisp 8.6 | Black 8.3 | Asian 2.5 | 2+ 4.8
Key hubs
Holland; Benton Harbor; Kalamazoo; Battle Creek

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

  • Bill Huizenga (R)

    Incumbent

    Receipts$634,822.45
    Cash$1,897,505.73

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $335,329.02 · Debts/Loans none reported.

Democratic Opposition

  • Sean McCann (D)

    State Senator

    Receipts$1,034,224.01
    Cash$1,065,108.92

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $228,913.51 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Jessica Swartz (D)

    Receipts$0.00
    Cash$109,264.61

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $12,702.22 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Diop Harris (D)

    Receipts$33,397.09
    Cash$7,985.48

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $34,717.83 · Debts/Loans none reported.

District 05

MI-05 — Incumbent: Tim Walberg (R)

Republican-held seat · Solid R (R+13) · 1 Republican candidate

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District Brief

MI-05 spans the southern border counties. It is Solid R (R+13), and Walberg won by over 30 points in 2024.

Geography
South/south-central district along the Indiana border; includes Jackson and Monroe.
Stats
Pop 775,260 | Med age 42.5 | Med HH inc ~$70k
Race / ethnicity
White 84.5 | Hisp 5.2 | Black 4.1 | Asian 0.9 | 2+ 4.7
Key hubs
Jackson; Monroe; Adrian; Coldwater

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

  • Tim Walberg (R)

    Incumbent

    Receipts$230,001.52
    Cash$952,739.81

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $316,058.55 · Debts/Loans none reported.

General Election Context

No major Democratic field details are included here beyond the district baseline. The key strategic signal remains the seat’s Solid R profile and Walberg’s wide recent margin.

District 06

MI-06 — Incumbent: Debbie Dingell (D)

Democratic-held seat · Solid D (D+12) · No verified Republican candidates

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District Brief

MI-06 is an affluent, highly educated district centered on Ann Arbor and western Wayne County suburbs. It is Solid D (D+12).

Geography
Southeast Michigan seat anchored in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti and parts of Wayne County.
Stats
Pop 764,009 | Med age 39.6 | Med HH inc ~$90k
Race / ethnicity
White 69.1 | Asian 10.4 | Black 9.9 | Hisp 5.0 | 2+ 4.9
Key hubs
Ann Arbor; Canton; Plymouth; Trenton

Republican Primary Field

No verified Republican candidates identified to date.

Democratic Incumbent

District 07

MI-07 — Incumbent: Tom Barrett (R)

Republican-held seat · Toss Up (Even) · 1 Republican candidate

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Race Brief

General Election Threat Level: High

This is a highly competitive, Lansing-based swing seat that Republicans flipped in 2024. National Democrats have made reclaiming this Toss-Up district a top priority for the 2026 map, ensuring a brutal, multi-million dollar general election fight.

MI-07 is the Lansing-based swing seat. It is rated Toss Up (Even PVI). Barrett flipped the seat in 2024 by roughly 3.7%.

Geography
Lansing-centered swing district including Clinton, Shiawassee, Ingham, Livingston counties.
Stats
Pop 781,761 | Med age 39.0 | Med HH inc ~$80k
Race / ethnicity
White 79.9 | Black 5.9 | Hisp 5.7 | Asian 3.2 | 2+ 4.6
Key hubs
Lansing; Howell; Brighton; St. Johns

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

  • Tom Barrett (R)

    Incumbent

    Receipts$1,250,294.31
    Cash$2,819,038.27

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $626,561.36 · Debts/Loans $2,809.06.

Democratic Opposition

District 08

MI-08 — Incumbent: Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)

Democratic-held seat · Lean D (R+1 PVI) · 1 Republican candidate

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Race Brief

Offensive Target Opportunity

Despite being held by a Democrat, this district possesses a slight Republican PVI advantage (R+1). It is a prime offensive target for the GOP to flip back in 2026.

MI-08 covers Flint and the Tri-Cities. Despite a slight Republican lean in the PVI (R+1), Democrats have held the seat, winning by ~7 points in 2024.

Geography
Central Michigan seat anchored on Flint and the Tri-Cities region.
Stats
Pop 769,318 | Med age 41.8 | Med HH inc ~$61k
Race / ethnicity
White 73.4 | Black 14.9 | Hisp 5.4 | Asian 1.1 | 2+ 4.6
Key hubs
Flint; Saginaw; Bay City; Midland

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

  • Amir Hassan (R)

    Challenger

    Receipts$164,640.98
    Cash$65,462.78

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $164,365.96 · Debts/Loans $10,000.00.

Democratic Incumbent

  • Kristen McDonald Rivet (D)

    Incumbent

District 09

MI-09 — Incumbent: Lisa McClain (R)

Republican-held seat · Solid R (R+16) · 1 Republican candidate

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District Brief

MI-09 is a safe Republican stronghold (R+16) covering the Thumb and exurban Detroit. McClain won by over 37 points in 2024.

Geography
Thumb + northern-edge Metro Detroit exurbs.
Stats
Pop 782,471 | Med age 44.1 | Med HH inc ~$87k
Race / ethnicity
White 87.9 | 2+ 4.1 | Hisp 3.9 | Black 2.2 | Asian 1.3
Key hubs
Port Huron; Oxford; Chesterfield Township

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

Democratic Opposition

  • Wyatt Clark (D)

  • Ray Pooley (D)

District 10

MI-10 — Open Seat (John James running for governor)

Republican-held open seat · Lean R (R+3) · 5 active Republican campaigns

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Race Brief

General Election Threat Level: High

With John James vacating the seat to run for Governor, this Macomb-centered Lean-R battleground becomes one of the most highly contested open House seats in the country. As of April 16, 2026, Robert Lulgjuraj and Michael Bouchard are the clearest top-tier Republican campaigns, but the field is still provisional pending the filing, withdrawal, and challenge deadlines.

MI-10 is a Macomb-centered suburban battleground with a smaller Oakland County extension. Cook rates it Lean R (R+3), and Democrats already have three active candidates with serious cash on hand.

Featured Companion

Read the full MI-10 Republican primary analysis

The companion analysis goes much deeper on the district map, the top-tier Republican campaigns, the broader field, endorsements, organization, messaging, and the latest March 31 FEC picture.

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Geography
Suburban Detroit seat with a Macomb County core and a smaller Oakland County extension.
Stats
Pop 775,317 | Med age 40.7 | Med HH inc ~$74k
Race / ethnicity
White 72.8 | Black 13.3 | Asian 6.1 | Hisp 3.0 | 2+ 4.3
Key hubs
Warren; Sterling Heights; Clinton Township; Shelby Township

Casey Armitage filed a termination report on April 13, 2026 and is not expected to appear on the August 4, 2026 primary ballot.

FEC Finance Context

FEC figures in the candidate panels reflect the most recent reports due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026. Next dates: April 21 filing deadline, April 24 withdrawal deadline, April 28 petition challenge deadline, and the August 4, 2026 primary.

Republican Primary Field

  • Robert Lulgjuraj (R)

    Top-tier candidate

    Receipts$212,343.22
    Cash$822,413.63

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $155,155.76 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Michael Bouchard (R)

    Top-tier candidate

    Receipts$426,707.84
    Cash$847,397.05

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $99,330.40 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Justin Kirk (R)

    Active candidate

    Receipts$89,129.96
    Cash$346,598.50

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $50,512.92 · Debts/Loans $299,100.00.

  • Steven Elliott (R)

    Active candidate

    Receipts$46,770.00
    Cash$46,307.99

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $462.01 · Debts/Loans $10,200.00.

  • Steffan Demetropoulos (R)

    Newer entrant

    Filed candidate and committee paperwork on February 27, 2026. He has a live campaign site and veteran profile, but he is too new for the same kind of quarterly financial read available for older entrants.

Watch list: Cody Ingram has FEC paperwork on file, but visible campaign activity beyond those filings has not been confirmed.

Democratic Opposition

  • Eric Chung (D)

    Active candidate

    Receipts$334,570.13
    Cash$930,508.69

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $121,149.56.

  • Tim Greimel (D)

    Active candidate

    Receipts$244,784.12
    Cash$633,968.90

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $91,133.16.

  • Christina Bertrand Hines (D)

    Active candidate

    Receipts$221,547.57
    Cash$311,790.78

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $168,175.13.

District 11

MI-11 — Open Seat (Haley Stevens running for U.S. Senate)

Democratic-held open seat · Solid D (D+9) · 4 Republican candidates

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District Brief

MI-11 is a wealthy, suburban Oakland County district. It is Solid D (D+9), and Democrats won by ~19 points in 2024.

Geography
Oakland County suburban district (urbanized south-central Oakland under current lines).
Stats
Pop 787,210 | Med HH inc ~$93k
Race / ethnicity
White 68.3 | Black 12.9 | Asian 8.7 | Hisp 5.3 | 2+ 4.1
Key hubs
Troy; Pontiac; Royal Oak; Farmington Hills

FEC Finance Context

Where available, candidate panels reflect the latest visible FEC report, most recently the filing due April 15, 2026, covering activity through March 31, 2026.

Republican Primary Field

  • Mike Steger (R)

    Candidate

    Receipts$1,329.15
    Cash$15,319.82

    FEC snapshot Disbursements $3,984.42 · Debts/Loans none reported.

  • Antonio J. Prieto (R)

    Candidate

    Filed (No Report)

  • Anthony Paesano (R)

    Candidate

    Filed (No Year-End Report)

  • Ethan Baker (R)

    Candidate

Democratic Primary Field

  • Stu Baker (D)

    Candidate

  • Aisha Farooqi (D)

    Candidate

    Website

  • Jeremy Moss (D)

    Candidate

  • Michelle Murphy (D)

    Candidate

  • John Paul Torres (D)

    Candidate

  • Don Ufford (D)

    Candidate

    Website

District 12

MI-12 — Incumbent: Rashida Tlaib (D)

Democratic-held seat · Solid D (D+21) · No verified Republican candidates

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District Brief

MI-12 is a Deep Blue district (D+21) in Metro Detroit. Tlaib won by over 44 points in 2024.

Geography
Metro Detroit seat spanning major suburbs and part of Detroit.
Stats
Pop 740,559 | Med age 39.5 | Med HH inc ~$57k
Race / ethnicity
White 46.0 | Black 44.4 | Hisp 3.3 | Asian 1.8 | 2+ 3.8
Key hubs
Southfield; Dearborn; Livonia

Republican Primary Field

No verified Republican candidates identified.

Democratic Primary Field

District 13

MI-13 — Incumbent: Shri Thanedar (D)

Democratic-held seat · Solid D (D+22) · 2 Republican candidates

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District Brief

MI-13 is the Detroit/Downriver seat. It is Solid D (D+22), and Thanedar won by over 44 points in 2024.

Geography
Wayne County-based district including portions of Detroit plus a dense ring of nearby municipalities.
Stats
Pop 773,276 | Med age 35.4 | Med HH inc ~$49k
Race / ethnicity
Black 45.3 | White 36.8 | Hisp 10.3 | Asian 2.9 | 2+ 4.0
Key hubs
Detroit; Taylor; Romulus; Grosse Pointe

Republican Primary Field

  • Articia Bomer (R)

    Candidate

    No report available.

  • Andrew Lorenz (R)

    Candidate

    No report available.

Democratic Primary Field

  • Shri Thanedar (D)

    Incumbent

  • Shelby Campbell (D)

    Challenger

  • Anthony Carbonaro (D)

    Challenger

  • Nazmul Hassan (D)

    Challenger

  • Donavan McKinney (D)

    Challenger

Process Notes Data verified: April 16, 2026. Financial figures reflect the latest available FEC reports used in each district file, and filings are still processing for some districts.

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Michigan Republican Endorsement Convention

Convention-Endorsed Candidates

Delegates in Novi on March 28, 2026 selected the MIGOP-endorsed candidates for Attorney General, Secretary of State, the Michigan Supreme Court, the State Board of Education, and Michigan’s university governing boards.

Date March 28, 2026 Location Novi, Michigan Offices 7 Last Updated April 6, 2026

Convention context

These are convention-selected statewide offices rather than August partisan-primary contests. They appear here so the Republican Primaries page captures the full 2026 statewide Republican picture and the party’s endorsed slate.

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Michigan Republican Party Chairman Jim Runestad speaks on stage at the MIGOP Endorsement Convention in Novi, Michigan, on March 28, 2026.
Michigan Republican Party Chairman Jim Runestad addresses delegates at the MIGOP Endorsement Convention in Novi on March 28, 2026.

Attorney General

Doug Lloyd

Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney

Doug Lloyd, MIGOP-endorsed 2026 candidate for Michigan Attorney General

Lloyd emerged from the Novi convention as the MIGOP-endorsed candidate for Attorney General, carrying decades of prosecutorial experience and a message centered on integrity, public safety, and election-law enforcement.

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Secretary of State

Anthony Forlini

Macomb County Clerk

Anthony Forlini, MIGOP-endorsed 2026 candidate for Michigan Secretary of State

Forlini received the convention endorsement for Secretary of State after making his case around election-administration experience, service delivery, transparency, and restoring trust in one of Michigan’s most visible statewide offices.

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Official MIGOP Slate

Endorsed candidates by office

The convention produced a full Republican-endorsed slate for statewide legal, judicial, education, and university-governance offices in 2026.

Attorney General

Doug Lloyd

Secretary of State

Anthony Forlini

Michigan Supreme Court

Michael Warren
Casandra Morse-Bills

State Board of Education

Bree Moeggenberg
Terence Collins

University of Michigan Regents

Lena Epstein
Michael Schostak

MSU Board of Trustees

Roger Victory
Julie Maday

Wayne State Governors

Christa Murphy
Andy Anuzis

This convention slate highlights the candidates endorsed by the Michigan Republican Party at the MIGOP Endorsement Convention on March 28, 2026 in Novi, Michigan.

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Qualified Candidates

Browse the statewide directory of candidates who have qualified for the 2026 Michigan primary ballot, organized by office with campaign websites and public links where available.

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