Anthony
Hudson
Libertarian candidate for Michigan governor in 2026; truck driver and former trucking-company owner with no prior elected office
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Background
Anthony Hudson is a Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan in the November 3, 2026 general election. He filed his candidacy on June 29, 2026, according to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. 137
Hudson describes himself as having spent 20 years as a truck driver; a 2024 Michigan Public report identified him as a trucking-company owner. He was born and raised in Texas and moved to Michigan in 2012, with campaign records listing Atlas, Michigan as his campaign address. 219
Hudson previously ran in Michigan's 8th Congressional District Republican primary in 2024 before switching to the Libertarian Party for his 2026 gubernatorial run. In September 2026, the Michigan Libertarian Party publicly distanced itself from him as its nominee. 419
Hudson holds no prior elected office. His campaign website is electanthonyhudson.com and identifies the effort as "Anthony Hudson For Governor." 12
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- Governor, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- electanthonyhudson.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6debateHudson excluded from Grand Rapids televised debate; protests outside with supporters
The Grand Rapids gubernatorial debate featured only Benson and James. Hudson protested outside the station with supporters, arguing he was speaking for third-party candidates who had not been invited, and said he would respond to debate questions in real time.
Jocelyn Benson, John James, square off in Michigan gubernatorial debate · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1pollPoll places Hudson at 2% in Michigan governor's race
A Mitchell Research & Communications poll of likely voters conducted October 1 put Hudson at 2%, well behind Democrat Jocelyn Benson at 46% and Republican John James at 39%.
Jocelyn Benson leads John James in Michigan gubernatorial poll · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsMLive reports Hudson's campaign policy positions including eliminating state income and property taxes
A September 30 MLive report described positions on Hudson's campaign website, including eliminating state income and property taxes, opposing large solar projects and data centers, and shifting authority to local communities.
Michigan Libertarian Party disavows its nominee for governor · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29controversyHudson responds to party disavowal, says he is 'perfectly comfortable' with it
Hudson publicly responded to the disavowal, saying he was 'perfectly comfortable' with it and that he disavowed party insiders in return. His name remained on the November 3 ballot despite the split.
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Hudson responds to ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsMichigan Libertarian Party posts resolution disavowing Hudson
The party posted a formal resolution ending its affiliation and support for Hudson, citing his positions as incompatible with Libertarian values, and said it would no longer provide campaign resources or funds.
Michigan Libertarian Party disavows gubernatorial nominee Anthony Hudson · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsMichigan Libertarian Party holds emergency meeting regarding Hudson
The Michigan Libertarian Party held an emergency meeting on September 27 to address concerns that Hudson's public statements and positions conflicted with Libertarian principles, including freedoms of speech and religion.
Michigan Libertarians disavow their candidate for governor · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16filingMichigan ballot set; Anthony Hudson listed as Libertarian gubernatorial candidate
A September 16 ballot overview confirmed Hudson among the minor-party candidates for Michigan governor on the November 3 ballot, running with lieutenant-governor candidate Beau Parmenter.
The ballot is set for Michigan's Nov. 3 election. Here's ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- MAGA Lions for Trump organizationCampaign page carries headline 'MAGA LIONS FOR TRUMP, Endorses Republican Anthony Hudson for MI Governor.' No date given. Note: page refers to Hudson as a Republican though he is the Libertarian nominee. electanthonyhudson.com
- Roger Callard otherHollywood writer and director. Quoted on Hudson's campaign endorsements page: 'I fully endorse Anthony Hudson for Governor.' No date given. electanthonyhudson.com
Sources 10
- [1] Jocelyn Benson leads John James in Michigan gubernatorial poll(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Jocelyn Benson, John James, square off in Michigan gubernatorial debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Hudson responds to ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] Michigan Libertarian Party disavows gubernatorial nominee Anthony Hudson(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Michigan Libertarian Party disavows its nominee for governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Michigan Libertarians disavow their candidate for governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [7] The ballot is set for Michigan's Nov. 3 election. Here's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [8] ENDORSEMENTS(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2026
- [9] Issues: - Anthony Hudson For Governor(opens in a new tab) Jul 29, 2026
- [10] One-on-one with Republican Anthony Hudson, who is running for ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 2, 2025