Aric Nesbitt Suspends 2026 Michigan Governor Bid, Endorses John James
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Updated · WDIV ClickOnDetroit · Jun 23
Aric Nesbitt Suspends 2026 Michigan Governor Bid, Endorses John James
3 articles · Updated · WDIV ClickOnDetroit · Jun 23
Summary
Aric Nesbitt said June 23 he is suspending his 2026 Michigan gubernatorial campaign and backing Rep. John James, urging Republicans to unite behind a single candidate.
Trump had endorsed James a day earlier on Truth Social, and Nesbitt said a divided GOP primary would only help Democrats in November.
Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Republican leader since 2018, said he will stay in that role while shifting his effort to elect James governor.
The Republican field still includes former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and businessman Perry Johnson, while Democrats include Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson.