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Michigan · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Official source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections (Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Anthony Hudson Libertarian Libertarian candidate for Michigan governor in 2026; truck driver and former trucking-company owner with no prior elected office Full profile → Donna Brandenburg U.S. Taxpayers Michigan entrepreneur Donna Brandenburg seeks governor's office as the 2026 U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan candidate Full profile → Douglas Campbell Green Green Party candidate for Michigan governor; retired engineer and three-time statewide candidate Full profile → Jocelyn Benson Democratic Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State since 2019, is the 2026 Democratic nominee for governor of Michigan. Full profile → John James Republican Republican U.S. Rep. John James of Michigan is running for governor in the November 2026 election. Full profile →

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IssueAnthony Hudson
Libertarian
Donna Brandenburg
U.S. Taxpayers
Douglas Campbell
Green
Jocelyn Benson
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports eliminating property and state income taxes, reducing gas tax, and smaller government Supports restructuring taxes, eliminating corporate welfare, keeping MI dollars in MI Supports Green New Deal direct hiring and Universal Basic Income Supports diversifying economy, raising wages, lowering living costs
HousingSupports affordable housing for veterans and homeless no sourced position no sourced position Supports building more homes faster with streamlined approvals
Health careOpposes healthcare mandates; supports informed consent and transparency Supports keeping Medicaid/Medicare but opposes broader taxpayer-funded healthcare Supports a not-for-profit National Health System Supports expanding access and lowering costs; healthcare a right
ImmigrationSupports removing sanctuary cities and deporting undocumented immigrants Supports legal immigration only, for those seeking citizenship Supports immigrant rights; rejects anti-immigration rhetoric Opposes federal immigration enforcement in Michigan schools
Abortion & reproductive rightsIdentifies as anti-abortion Opposes abortion except to save the mother's life no sourced position Strongly supports reproductive freedom and expanding access statewide
EducationSupports parental rights in education; opposes school 'indoctrination' Strongly supports school choice; opposes taxpayer-funded college education Opposes charter schools; supports equitable statewide school funding Supports top-10 public schools, higher teacher pay, early literacy
Climate & energyOpposes large-scale wind/solar on state land; supports natural gas Opposes policies that raise utility bills; wants DNR/EGLE audit Supports aggressive energy efficiency and renewable energy policies Supports clean energy expansion, water protection, data-center safeguards
Crime & public safetySupports anti-trafficking task forces, immigration enforcement, removing surveillance cameras Opposes what she calls weaponization of the justice system Would pardon those defending against federal overreach Supports stronger red-flag law enforcement and mental health investment
Taxes & budgetSupports eliminating property and state income taxes Wants to eliminate property taxes and the state income tax no sourced position Supports middle-class tax cuts and closing loopholes for the wealthy
GunsSupports Second Amendment; wants to repeal red-flag laws Supports Second Amendment sanctuary status and constitutional carry no sourced position Supports red-flag law enforcement and gun-manufacturer accountability
Democracy & electionsAdvocates for smaller, part-time legislature and local control Supports voter ID, clean rolls, and election integrity measures Opposes corporate money in politics; supports democratic institutions Strong defender of election integrity and expanded voter access
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position No clear foreign-policy position found; declined to answer key questions Opposes U.S. involvement in foreign wars Welcomed Israel-Hamas ceasefire; no broader foreign policy platform found

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