Republican candidates running for office in Michigan. We will update this information with any changes or additional announcements.
Governor
Mike Cox is a former Michigan Attorney General and experienced conservative leader. He served as AG from 2003–2011, prosecuting corruption and defending Michigan's constitution. He is running for Governor on a platform of public safety, fiscal responsibility, and restoring Michigan's economy.
Governor
John James is a West Point graduate, Army Ranger veteran, and successful businessman. A former U.S. Senate candidate, he is known for his strong conservative values, military service, and commitment to Michigan families and economic opportunity.
Governor
Perry Johnson is a Michigan businessman and quality management expert. He is running for Governor on a platform of applying business efficiency principles to state government, cutting waste, lowering taxes, and making Michigan more competitive.
Governor
Aric Nesbitt is the Michigan Senate Majority Leader and a seasoned conservative lawmaker. He has championed lower taxes, energy independence, and protecting Michigan's working families throughout his legislative career and is now running for Governor.
Governor
Ralph Rebandt is a pastor, community leader, and conservative Republican candidate for Michigan Governor. He is running on a platform of faith, family, and freedom — advocating for parental rights, election integrity, and restoring Michigan's moral foundation.
Attorney General
Doug Lloyd is a conservative Republican candidate for Michigan Attorney General. He is a strong advocate for constitutional rights, law enforcement, and ensuring Michigan's laws are enforced fairly and without political bias.
Secretary of State
Anthony Forlini is a former Michigan state representative and conservative Republican candidate for Secretary of State. He is a strong advocate for election integrity, transparent government, and ensuring every legal vote is counted accurately.
U.S. Senate
Mike Rogers is a former U.S. Congressman, FBI agent, and national security expert. He served Michigan's 8th Congressional District for over a decade and chaired the House Intelligence Committee. He is running for U.S. Senate on a platform of national security, economic growth, and conservative values.
U.S. Senate
Bernadette Smith is a conservative Republican candidate for U.S. Senate from Michigan. She is a strong advocate for Michigan families, fiscal responsibility, and restoring American strength on the world stage.
U.S. House — 1st District
Jack Bergman is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. A retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General, he has served the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan with a focus on veterans' affairs, national security, and protecting Michigan's natural resources.
U.S. House — 1st District
Matthew DenOtter of Boyne City, Michigan is a healthcare executive, small-business founder, and second-time U.S. congressional candidate committed to serving his community with integrity, faith, and practical leadership. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Matthew brings a lifelong connection to the state and a deep understanding of the challenges facing Michigan families.
U.S. House — 1st District
Justin Michal is a conservative Republican candidate for Michigan's 1st Congressional District. He is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, protecting constitutional rights, and ensuring the voices of Upper Peninsula residents are heard in Washington.
108th District Representative
Casey Hoffman's campaign is about continuing public service and working together to get results. Casey thinks Michigan would be better served if our capital looked more like some of our best run cities and towns, where people set aside differences and get things done — together.
108th District Representative
Larry Johnson is a conservative Republican candidate for Michigan's 108th District State Representative seat. He is committed to serving the residents of the 108th District with integrity, fighting for lower taxes, and ensuring government remains accountable to the people.
108th District Representative
Perron is a lifelong Yooper and a 1988 graduate of Brimley High School. He and his wife, a native of Engadine, have three children: two that are in college and one that just graduated from high school. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, the only Republican candidate who has served in the military. After getting injured in training, Perron was granted an honorable, medical discharge from the Navy. He then earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lake Superior State University in political science and public administration before completing one year of law at Western Michigan University's Thomas Cooley Law school. His career in public service began when he took a job as a police officer, and he remained in law enforcement for 20 years. Perron said he took a five-year break from law enforcement to experience other trades and professions, to essentially live in the shoes of other Yoopers. He worked briefly at the Mackinac Bridge Authority, was a service advisor at an auto mechanics garage, drove a truck transporting steel coils from Canada, and worked as a U.P.-wide veterans community coordinator. "I learned many of the issues that affect our district's veterans," Perron said. "Our district has the highest percentage of military veterans in the entire state, and they are very underserved and are not receiving the benefits and services they worked, fought for and earned. I intend to change this." He returned to law enforcement after his five-year exploration period and remains an officer in the Kinross Police Department. He has served in public offices in various capacities, including six years on the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation, and six years on the Chippewa County International Airport Board. He ran for and was elected to the Brimley Area Schools Board of Education, where he served three terms as a board member and three more terms as school board president. He was later elected to the Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District, where he is currently serving his second year of a six-year term. Perron is the only Republican candidate who has held other elected offices. Perron is pro-life, says he has been endorsed by Michigan Right to Life. He is supportive of the second amendment and believes proposed Red Flag laws are unconstitutional. He supports Line 5 and building the tunnel around Line 5, and wants union workers to build it. He supports a regulated wolf hunt. If elected, he plans to reach across the aisle for bi-partisan support only when it serves the best interests of the people in the 108th district, or acts for the greater good of the state or the country. "I will not sell out my principles or betray my values just to win a few votes," he said. "My top priorities will be the issues of law and order, defending our police, corrections officers and all other first responders," Perron said. "I will fight for our military veterans, as they have once fought for us and deserve better treatment by our government and bureaucracy down in Lansing." Perron, who took an oath to protect this country and its people when he joined the Navy, and again when he was sworn in as a police officer, said he would extend that oath to the 108th district if elected. "I have lived a life of service to you, the people, and I wish to once again take an oath as your elected representative," he said. "I will work to defend you and your families' interests, to protect and preserve our communities and our country, and I will vow once again to give everything to defend you, our communities, our constitution and this Democratic Republic, even up to and including my own life."
108th District Representative
Chris Reynolds is a conservative Republican candidate for Michigan's 108th District State Representative seat. He is running on a platform of UP values — protecting Second Amendment rights, supporting local businesses, and ensuring the voice of the Upper Peninsula is heard in Lansing.
108th District Representative
Daryl Schroeder is running for the Michigan State Representative seat in the 108th District, focusing on education, mental health, and housing issues. He is currently a Mackinac County Commissioner and has a background in public service and business.
108th District Representative
Steve Viau is a Republican candidate for Michigan's 108th District State Representative seat.
State Senate — 38th District
Beau LaFave is a Michigan state representative and conservative leader from the Upper Peninsula. A lifelong UP resident, he has championed the interests of rural Michigan communities, fought for Second Amendment rights, and pushed back against government overreach. He is now running for the State Senate 38th District.
State Senate — 38th District
Dave Prestin is a Michigan state representative and conservative Republican from the Upper Peninsula. Serving the communities of the UP with dedication, Dave has been a consistent voice for limited government, lower taxes, and protecting the rights of Michigan citizens. He is running for the State Senate 38th District.
94th District Judge of District Court
Attorney Trenton M. Stupak is seeking to be elected the next Delta County District Court Judge. "My 24-year career has provided sufficient time to learn, time to counsel, time to litigate and time to fully appreciate the role of a judge in our judicial process. Now is my time to serve," Trent stated. Stupak has practiced law primarily in Delta County's District, Circuit and Probate Courts. He has also appeared for clients in 13 of the 15 Upper Peninsula counties, federal court in both the Western and Eastern District of Michigan, Michigan Appellate Courts, several Tribal Courts in the U.P. and the State of Wisconsin. Throughout his career, Stupak has handled countless jury and bench trials, as well as preliminary examinations, pleas and sentencings. His trial experience includes criminal cases for clients charged with life felonies, civil cases involving significant personal injury and wrongful death, divorce cases involving the custody of children and substantial financial outcomes, and disputes involving real estate and other property rights. Trent Stupak was born and raised in Delta County by his parents, Frank and Penny Stupak. He earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science-Pre-Law with honor from Michigan State University in 1998 then continued on to earn his law degree from Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law. On Nov. 9, 2001, Trent was admitted to practice law by the State Bar of Michigan. Trent married Amy Schulkins in 2003. They reside in Escanaba with their two children Spencer, 15, and Camryn, 12. Trent's entire family is long rooted in Delta County. His grandfather, Frank A. Stupak, Sr., was chair of the Delta County Board of Commissioners, mayor of Gladstone and superintendent of Big Bay de Noc Schools. Trent's law practice is shared with his father Frank who has been practicing law in Delta County for the past 54 years, and Trent's uncle Bart Stupak served as a State Legislator and a United States Congressman for 20 years. "The legal knowledge and trial experience gained over the past 24 years, personal involvement in the Delta County community and family history of service will be an asset to Delta County in rendering judgement on the important legal matters that come before the District Court," said Stupak. "I ask for your vote as your next Delta County District Court Judge. I'm ready to serve."
94th District Judge of District Court
A graduate of Wayne State University Law School, Hayse began his career in public service as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Delta County Prosecutor's Office. Throughout his career, Hayse has worked closely with Delta County's judiciary, the Delta County prosecutor's office, attorneys across the central Upper Peninsula and various law enforcement agencies. "I seek to become judge because Delta County is my home," Hayse said. "I have experience that matters in both criminal and civil law, as a prosecutor and judicial officer, that makes me best suited for this role. Delta County deserves a judge who knows how to do the job efficiently and effectively. I would be honored and humbled to continue to serve the people of Delta County as judge."
Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge Michael Warren is a distinguished jurist and conservative legal scholar. He has served with integrity on the bench and is committed to upholding the Constitution, applying the law as written, and protecting the rights of Michigan citizens.
Justice of the Supreme Court
Judge Casandra Morse Bills is a respected jurist and conservative legal professional. She is committed to fair and impartial justice, interpreting the law as written, and ensuring Michigan's Supreme Court remains a check on government overreach.
State Board of Education
Bree Moeggenberg is a conservative Republican candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education. She is a strong advocate for parental rights, academic excellence, and returning control of education back to Michigan families and local communities.
State Board of Education
Terence Collins is a conservative Republican candidate for the Michigan State Board of Education. He is committed to improving academic standards, protecting parental rights, and ensuring Michigan students receive a quality education free from political agendas.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Julie Maday is a conservative Republican candidate for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. She is committed to fiscal accountability, academic freedom, and ensuring MSU remains focused on its core educational mission for Michigan students and families.
Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Roger Victory is a conservative Republican candidate for the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. He brings a strong background in public service and is dedicated to restoring transparency, protecting free speech on campus, and holding MSU leadership accountable to students and taxpayers.
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Lena Epstein is a conservative Republican candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. She is a passionate advocate for free speech on campus, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring the University of Michigan serves all students without political bias.
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Michael Schostak is a conservative Republican candidate for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. A successful Michigan businessman and community leader, he is committed to bringing accountability, transparency, and sound governance to one of Michigan's premier public universities.
Wayne State Board of Governors
Christa Murphy is a conservative Republican candidate for the Wayne State University Board of Governors. She is dedicated to bringing fiscal responsibility, academic integrity, and transparent governance to Wayne State, ensuring the university serves its students and the Detroit community effectively.
Wayne State Board of Governors
Andy Anuzis is a conservative Republican candidate for the Wayne State University Board of Governors. He is committed to protecting free speech on campus, holding university leadership accountable, and ensuring Wayne State remains a world-class institution for Michigan students and families.