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Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer

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Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the first major party candidate to launch a gubernatorial campaign in Michigan in 2026 .

The race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is a high-profile race that will likely attract a large field of candidates.

Former GOP state Attorney General Mike Cox has formed a committee to explore a gubernatorial bid.