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The Michigan gubernatorial election of 2018 will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Michigan, concurrently with the election of Michigan's Class I U.S. Senate seat, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.
Incumbent Republican Governor Rick Snyder is term-limited[1] and is prohibited by the Michigan Constitution from seeking a third term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Patrick Colbeck, state Senator[2]
- Joseph Derose, insurance agent[3]
- Jim Hines, physician and president of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations[4]
- Mark McFarlin, private investigator and Taxpayers Party nominee for governor in 2014[3]
- Evan Space, businessman[3]
Potential
- David Agema, Republican National Committeeman and former state representative[5]
- Jase Bolger, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives[6]
- Brian Calley, Lieutenant Governor[7][8][9]
- Larry C. Inman, state representative[10]
- Ruth Johnson, Michigan Secretary of State and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2006[11]
- Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner and former U.S. Representative[8]
- Bill Schuette, Attorney General of Michigan[1][7][8][9]
Declined
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Dave Agema |
Jase Bolger |
Brian Calley |
Patrick Colbeck |
Jim Hines |
Ruth Johnson |
Candice Miller |
Bill Schuette |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Report/MRG[13] | May 8-11, 2017 | 216 | ± 4% | — | — | 11% | — | 7% | — | — | 32% | — | 51% |
| IMP/Target Insyght[14] | February 2-4, 2016 | 400 | ± 5% | — | — | 11% | — | — | — | 20% | 21% | 3%[15] | 45% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Bill Cobbs, businessman[16]
- Abdul El-Sayed, former executive director of the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion[17]
- Shri Thanedar, entrepreneur[18]
- Gretchen Whitmer, former Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney and former Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate[19]
Potential
- John Austin, former President of the Michigan Board of Education[20]
- Mark Bernstein, member of University of Michigan Board of Regents[3]
- Debbie Dingell, U.S. Representative[21]
- Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive[22]
- Geoffrey Fieger, attorney and nominee for governor in 1998[3][23]
- Bill Wild, Mayor of Westland[24]
Declined
- Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit[25][20][23]
- Dan Kildee, U.S. Representative [26]
- Barbara McQuade, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan[27]
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Mike Duggan |
Abdul El-Sayed |
Geoffrey Fieger |
Mark Hackel |
Dan Kildee |
Gretchen Whitmer |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballenger Report/MRG[13] | May 8-11, 2017 | 255 | ± 4% | — | 9% | 26% | — | — | 24% | — | 41% |
| IMP/Target Insyght[14] | February 2-4, 2016 | 400 | ± 5% | 20% | — | — | 9% | 12% | 16% | — | 43% |
References
- ^ a b Paul Egan (February 23, 2015). "Fund-raiser fuels speculation Schuette eying run for governor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
- ^ http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/05/31/patrick-colbeck-gov-run/102363312/
- ^ a b c d e Kathleen Gray (May 9, 2017). "With Kildee opting out, governor's race wide open". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ Steve Carmody (February 24, 2016). "Saginaw doctor launches campaign for Michigan governor". Michigan Radio. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
- ^ Hall, Brandon (January 30, 2017). "Schuette, Calley, And Agema Lead In 2018 GOP Gubernatorial Poll". West Michigan Politics. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ Chad Livengood (July 14, 2016). "Schuette inches toward possible run for governor". Detroit News. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ a b Jonathan Oosting (March 7, 2015). "Michigan Political Points: Is Bill Schuette already 'on duty' for 2018 governor's race?". MLive.com. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
- ^ a b c Tim Skubick (April 12, 2015). "Candice Miller's name as a potential GOP governor candidate makes the race interesting". MLive. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
- ^ a b Jule Mack (December 8, 2016). "Attorney General Bill Schuette says he'll decide in 2017 on gubernatorial run". MLive. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Jordan Travis (March 23, 2017). "Inman talks run for governor". Record Eagle.
- ^ Paul Egan (June 3, 2016). "2018 governor's race bubbles below surface at Mackinac". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Gary Stevens (November 29, 2016). "MIRS: Meekhof to Not Run for Governor in '18". WTVB.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "Fieger Leads Dems, Schuette GOP In New Survey". Marketing Resource Group. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "IMP/Target Insyght 2018 MI Governor Poll: Schuette, Miller Locked in Close GOP Race, Duggan Leads Dems, Despite Claim He Won't Run". Inside Michigan Politics. February 7, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ Arlan Meekhof
- ^ Mark Cavitt (January 11, 2017). "William Cobbs, former Xerox executive, files to run for governor". Macomb Daily News.
- ^ "Detroit health director set to make bid for governor". Detroit News. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
- ^ Oosting, Jonathan (April 20, 2017). "Entrepreneur of year files for Michigan governor run". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ Jonathan Oosting (January 3, 2017). "Democrat Gretchen Whitmer running for Michigan governor". Detroit News.
- ^ a b Kathleen Gray (July 26, 2016). "Philly provides stage for possible run for Gov. in 2018". Detroit Free Press Lansing Bureau.
- ^ Kathleen Gray (May 29, 2015). "Rumor mill on Mackinac turns to 2018 race for governor". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Chad Selweski (February 22, 2013). "Mark Hackel preparing for marriage, not a run for governor". Macomb Daily.
- ^ a b Kathleen Gray (May 12, 2017). "Geoffrey Fieger considering a return to politics with run for governor". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Matt Helms (October 8, 2016). "Who will challenge Mike Duggan? Early candidates scarce". Detroit Free Press.
- ^ Matt Helms (May 27, 2015). "Duggan's not running for governor — 'don't ask' again". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
- ^ "Flint Rep. Dan Kildee won't run for governor". Fox Detroit Published. May 8, 2017.
- ^ Tresa Baldas (March 17, 2017). "Barbara McQuade: 'I don't know if I have the stomach for politics'". Detroit Free Press Published.