Trump-praising Republican 'deciding soon' between gov or Senate bid in key battleground state
Business executive, conservative commentator, and 2022 Republican gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon says she’s seriously mulling another run for statewide office in 2026 in her home state of Michigan.But Dixon says she hasn’t decided whether she’ll bid for the Great Lakes battleground state’s open Senate seat or governor’s office.“I want to do the most good for our beloved state.That’s why I’m considering a run for governor or U.S.
Senate,” Dixon announced Tuesday in a statement on social media.“Both races present unique opportunities and different ways to benefit Michigan.”Dixon said that she “will decide soon where my experience and talents would most benefit the state we love so dearly.”In her statement, Dixon praised President Donald Trump, emphasizing that he “is leading the way nationally.”“He is delivering on his promises to secure the border, bring manufacturing jobs home, and boost energy independence,” she argued.
“I am committed to standing with President Trump to deliver on the America First agenda here in Michigan.Trump’s endorsement of Dixon in the summer of 2022 helped boost her to the GOP gubernatorial nomination.Dixon went on to lose by ten points to Democratic Gov.
Gretchen Whitmer, who secured a second term steering Michigan.Whitmer is now term-limited and prevented from running for re-election in 2026.Among the Republicans already in the race are state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, who announced his bid for governor in January.Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lt.Gov.
Garlin Gilchrist, and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are among the Democrats who’ve already announced.Detroit’s Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan made headlines late last year when he announced his 2026 gubernatorial campaign as an independent.The Senate race will be a battle to succeed retiring Democratic Sen.Gary Peters, who announced earlier this year that he wouldn’t seek re-election in 2026 to a third six...