https://www.wcmu.org/tags/governor-race Governor Race en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Over a dozen candidates have jumped into the race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WCMU's AJ Jones provides an update from the campaign trail. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:36:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/early-polling-shows-a-toss-up-to-replace-gov-whitmer Alvin (AJ) Jones, Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare The front-runner for the democratic gubernatorial nomination says data centers should work with communities, and not "use our water or drive-up energy costs." Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:17:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-26/sec-of-state-jocelyn-benson-on-data-centers-corporate-welfare Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/sheriff-and-mi-gubernatorial-candidate-chris-swanson-criticizes-ice-private-prisons The Genesee County Sheriff said officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement are creating public "distrust" of law enforcement, should not be masked nor drive unmarked vehicles. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:32:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-11/sheriff-and-mi-gubernatorial-candidate-chris-swanson-criticizes-ice-private-prisons Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-03/gubernatorial-candidate-mike-duggan-visits-central-michigan-on-election-trail Duggan visited the Central Michigan University campus on Fri. Oct. 3 to speak to students ahead of next year's gubernatorial race. Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:30:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-03/gubernatorial-candidate-mike-duggan-visits-central-michigan-on-election-trail Cristin Coppess, Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-25/mike-duggan-makes-michigan-gubernatorial-pitch-to-cmu-students Duggan is running as an independent candidate. He cited his success as Detroit mayor in bringing down crime and attracting business during his pitch to young voters. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:59:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-25/mike-duggan-makes-michigan-gubernatorial-pitch-to-cmu-students Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-06/genesee-county-sheriff-chris-swanson-enters-2026-race-for-michigan-governor Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in 2020 and 2024. But he told Thursday evening's campaign launch audience he’s been planning to run for governor for the past five years. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 02:03:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-06/genesee-county-sheriff-chris-swanson-enters-2026-race-for-michigan-governor Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-14/tudor-dixon-announces-1b-plan-to-support-law-enforcement GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon said the funds would support recruitment, retainment, equipment and training of law enforcement, as well as eliminating backlogs and tracking down offenders. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:21:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-14/tudor-dixon-announces-1b-plan-to-support-law-enforcement Kylie Ambu https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-06/former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-may-be-signaling-a-run-for-governor-in-2022 Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig makes his first political speech on Tuesday with many anticipating that he will soon announce a bid to un-seat… Tue, 06 Jul 2021 22:31:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-07-06/former-detroit-police-chief-james-craig-may-be-signaling-a-run-for-governor-in-2022 Quinn Klinefelter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-11-09/two-of-michigans-candidates-for-governor-cast-their-ballots-this-morning Both candidates encouraged others to vote after they cast their ballots.Republican Bill Schuette was in Midland.“The more people that participate in… Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:35:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-11-09/two-of-michigans-candidates-for-governor-cast-their-ballots-this-morning https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2018-10-24/early-numbers-show-a-more-than-60-million-dollar-governors-race In just two weeks Michigan’s next governor will be decided – and that decision will have come with a hefty price tag.The final tally of just how expensive… Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:54:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2018-10-24/early-numbers-show-a-more-than-60-million-dollar-governors-race