Michigan • Governor • Republican Primary
Source-driven candidate summaries for public reference. Biographies use campaign language where an official bio page is available; otherwise, entries remain limited pending an official campaign biography or press kit.
Background: Former Michigan Attorney General.
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.
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Background: U.S. Representative; prior Republican nominee for U.S. Senate.
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.
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Background: Michigan Senate Republican leader.
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.
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Background: Former Speaker of the Michigan House.
Leonard’s campaign biography emphasizes Michigan roots and family, and frames his candidacy around making Michigan a “growth state,” highlighting leadership experience and public service themes.
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Background: Businessman; prior Republican candidate for governor (2022).
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. Biography language here is limited to campaign-published materials.
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Background: Pastor; prior gubernatorial candidate.
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.
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Background: Grassroots candidate.
The campaign’s public materials emphasize personal background and a platform focused on preserving Michigan’s natural resources. Additional campaign biography details remain limited to what is published on the campaign site.
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Background: Grassroots candidate.
The campaign’s public materials are primarily issue-forward, emphasizing property tax elimination and election integrity themes. Entry remains limited pending a standalone “About/Bio” page or press kit.
Michigan campaign finance reports are filed through the State’s MiTN system. Use the portal link below to search committees and reports.
This directory is intended for informational use. Candidate status and committees will change. For the authoritative filing record, use the MiTN portal link shown for each candidate.
Last verified: Feb. 18, 2026 (Primary: Aug. 4, 2026; General: Nov. 3, 2026).
Michigan • U.S. Senate • Republican Primary
Source-driven candidate summaries for public reference. Year-End campaign finance reports were filed Jan 31, 2026.
Background: Former U.S. Representative (MI-08) and former Chair of the House Intelligence Committee.
Rogers is the current fundraising frontrunner. His Year-End 2025 report shows over $3.4 million raised and the highest cash-on-hand total in the Republican field.
Total Raised (2025): $3,413,832
Cash on Hand: $2,701,624
Background: Former Michigan Republican Party Co-Chair; campaign emphasizes party-building and grassroots movement.
Smith's campaign focuses on broader movement themes. Initial financial reports for late 2025 indicate activity in the five-figure range.
Total Raised (2025): ~$45,000 (preliminary)
Cash on Hand: Report processing
This directory is intended for informational use. Candidate status and financial totals are sourced from FEC Year-End reports filed January 31, 2026.
Last verified: Feb. 18, 2026.
Michigan Congressional Districts (MI-01 to MI-13)
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District: 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).
District: 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).
District: 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.
District: MI-04 runs from the shoreline inland to Kalamazoo. It is Likely R (R+3), and Huizenga won by about 12 points in 2024.
District: MI-05 spans the southern border counties. It is Solid R (R+13), and Walberg won by over 30 points in 2024.
District: MI-06 is an affluent, highly educated district centered on Ann Arbor and western Wayne County suburbs. It is Solid D (D+12).
District: 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%.
District: 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.
District: MI-09 is a safe Republican stronghold (R+16) covering the Thumb and exurban Detroit. McClain won by over 37 points in 2024.
District: MI-10 is a suburban battleground. Cook rates it Lean R (R+3). With John James vacating the seat, this will be one of the most contested open seats in the nation.
District: MI-11 is a wealthy, suburban Oakland County district. It is Solid D (D+9), and Democrats won by ~19 points in 2024.
District: MI-12 is a Deep Blue district (D+21) in Metro Detroit. Tlaib won by over 44 points in 2024.
District: MI-13 is the Detroit/Downriver seat. It is Solid D (D+22), and Thanedar won by over 44 points in 2024.
Data Verified: Feb. 18, 2026. Financial figures reflect Year-End 2025 reports (filed Jan 31, 2026).
