Last updated: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 12:40 pm. This post will be updated with candidate and campaign announcements ahead of Michigan’s 2026 election.

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Tuesday he is officially running for governor, becoming the third Republican candidate to enter the 2026 race.

“Eight years of Gretchen Whitmer has made Michigan weaker, poorer, and less free. Enough,” Cox said in a social media post , referencing the Democratic governor who cannot seek reelection due to term limits.

“I’m running to be your governor, and together, we can Make Michigan Great Again,” he said, echoing the language of President Donald Trump.

As part of his announcement, Cox said he believes Michigan should eliminate its 4.25% income tax, reinstate a so-called Right-to

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