Douglas
Campbell
Green Party candidate for Michigan governor; retired engineer and three-time statewide candidate
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Background
Douglas Campbell is the Green Party of Michigan's candidate for governor in the November 3, 2026 election. 13 He has been described in recent coverage as a retired engineer and substitute teacher based in Ferndale, Michigan. 512
Campbell has a long history with Green Party politics in Michigan, having been the party's gubernatorial nominee in 2002 and 2006, and a candidate for U.S. House in Michigan's 11th Congressional District in 2024. 14 He is reported to have worked on Ralph Nader's 2000 presidential campaign. 1
A LinkedIn profile attributed to Campbell lists engineering studies at Ohio State University and Michigan Technological University, and he is described in some sources as a registered professional engineer. 151 No elected office is documented in the sources reviewed; his prior bids were candidacies only. 14
At a glance
- Party
- Green
- Running for
- Governor, Michigan
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Substitute teacher and retired engineer
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 8newsCampbell and running mate Bobbie Clay confirmed on Michigan's Nov. 3 general election ballot
A Michigan election guide based on the state's Oct. 8 listing confirmed Campbell and Bobbie Clay as the Green Party ticket, nominated by convention, among the candidates in the Nov. 3 general election.
Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6pollMitchell Research poll shows Campbell at 2% support among Michigan likely voters
A Mitchell Research & Communications poll of likely voters conducted around Oct. 1 and reported Oct. 6 found Campbell at 2%, behind Benson (46%) and James (39%). Brandenburg and Anthony Hudson also received 2% each.
Jocelyn Benson leads John James in Michigan gubernatorial poll · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6debateCampbell excluded from Benson–James televised gubernatorial debate in Grand Rapids
Jocelyn Benson and John James squared off in a televised debate in Grand Rapids. Campbell was not among the participants; CBS identified him as one of the other candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Jocelyn Benson, John James, square off in Michigan gubernatorial debate · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsMLive publishes Campbell's policy answers covering education, energy, and economy
Campbell submitted responses for a League of Women Voters voter guide published by MLive. He listed 'Affordability Energy Education' as top priorities and proposed eliminating charter schools, a Universal Basic Income, closing Line 5, and converting investor-owned utilities into municipal agencies.
What do Michigan governor candidates say about education, energy and the economy? · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 18filingDouglas Campbell selected as Michigan Green Party gubernatorial nominee at party convention
Campbell was chosen as the Green Party nominee for Michigan governor at the party's convention, with Bobbie Clay as his running mate.
Douglas Campbell (G) – Michigan Governor 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Michigan 2026 General Election Guide: Candidates & Ballot(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Michigan Governor - Voter Guide - VOTE411.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Jocelyn Benson leads John James in Michigan gubernatorial poll(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Jocelyn Benson, John James, square off in Michigan gubernatorial debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Douglas Campbell (G) – Michigan Governor 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [6] What do Michigan governor candidates say about education, energy and the economy?(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] Green Party candidates for state, federal office gather in St. Joseph(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026