Senator Aric Nesbitt, a Republican who represents Michigan's 20th Senate District, was born and raised in Porter Township. He was the second to announce his campaign, following behind Detroit Mayor and longtime Democrat Mike Duggan, who elected to run as an independent in the race.

(CBS DETROIT) - Aric Nesbitt has announced his campaign for Michigan governor, entering a 2026 race that is expected to be competitive as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ends her time in that office.

Questions remained Tuesday about which programs would be covered by the federal funding pause announced Monday and which would not.

Few candidates have officially announced their runs for governor, but now many of the rumored contenders may explore the open Senate seat.

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026, creating a pivotal open Senate seat in one of the most tightly divided battleground states in the U.S.

It's no secret that change is sweeping through Michigan’s political landscape in a way that stirs conversation at every gathering. Second-term U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection in the 2026 midterm election.

They will need to defend an open seat in a battleground state that President Trump carried in 2024. And Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ruled out a run.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026.

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving Congress at the end of his second term and opening up a highly

LANSING — Second-term U.S. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection, opening the seat for a successor in 2026. Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, has represented the battleground state since 2015.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a Democrat, is the latest person to throw their name in the gubernatorial race.

Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional ... Mike Duggan was elected as Detroit's mayor in 2013, making him the second longest serving mayor in Detroit's history.