Former state Attorney General Mike Cox running for governor

Why Mike Cox says he's running for governor in 'decisive' election

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Another candidate for governor emerged this week when former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced he was running. Calling next year's election, "decisive," he joined U.S. Rep. John James and state Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who are also running for the Republican nomination. Cox told News 8 that the state’s education system has not improved despite increased funding and that’s something he would focus on if elected, …

Former Michigan health officer Abdul El-Sayed enters Democratic US Senate race

A former Michigan public health official and Democratic candidate for governor entered the race for the state's open U.S. Senate seat on Thursday.

Former Michigan AG Mike Cox announces bid for governor - WDET 101.9 FM

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has announced that he’s running to become governor next year. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.He delivered the news Tuesday in a campaign video, saying the state should eliminate the income tax and promote right to work measures. He also says Michigan schools should “teach A-B-C’s not DEI.” Cox was elected as Attorney General i…

Former Michigan AG Mike Cox Joins Growing Field of Gubernatorial Candidates

Photo: Mike Cox ~ Detroit Free Press via Imagn Content Services MICHIGAN, April 16, 2025 ~ Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Tuesday that he is running for Michigan governor. The Republican joins a growing field of candidates looking to replace current Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who will be term-limited in the 2026 general election. U.S. Rep. John James (MI-10) and Minority Michigan Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt are his most notable …

Former Michigan AG Mike Cox announces candidacy for governor

Former Republican Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox testifies to the House Weaponization of State Government Committee. March 19, 2025. ScreenshotFormer Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has jumped into the race to be Michigan’s next governor. Cox, a Republican who served as attorney general from 2003 to 2011, posted to social media Tuesday his intention to seek the GOP nomination. “I’ve protected people my entire life, fought and beat the wor…

Former Republican attorney general Mike Cox joins race to replace Whitmer as governor

MICHIGAN—Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox on Tuesday entered the 2026 governor’s race, adding to a growing field of Republicans vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Cox served as attorney general from 2003 to 2011. He launched a gubernatorial bid near the end of his second term, eventually coming in third in the Republican primary. Cox is hoping for a different outcome this time around, launching a bid Tuesday…