Former State Attorney General Mike Cox Announces Bid for Michigan Governor in 2026

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Michigan Republican Mike Cox enters race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Former Attorney General Mike Cox launched his campaign Tuesday to serve as Michigan's next governor, expanding the field of GOP candidates in what is shaping up to be a competitive primary.

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Former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox launches campaign for governor

Former Michigan attorney general Mike Cox announced his run for governor. Cox served as attorney general for Michigan from 2003 to 2011. According to his campaign, he was the first Republican to hold that office in about 50 years. He also served in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran homicide prosecutor.

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox running for governor in 2026 race

Mike Cox, a Republican, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor in 2026. Cox won two terms as Michigan attorney general in 2002 and 2006. Current Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is term-limited and unable to run for another term in that seat.

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox running for governor in 2026 race

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Former AG Mike Cox announces run for governor

Cox, a Republican, served as Michigan’s Attorney General from 2003 to 2011.

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Buss: Mike Cox joins governor's race

Cox says he is motivated to run because of Michigan’s flailing economy and abysmal education outcomes. He says Michigan has seen this happen before — in the Lost Decade under former Gov. Jennifer Granholm. “It really is deja vu,” Cox says.

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins crowded Republican governor's race

Cox joins Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt and U.S. Rep. John James in the Republican primary. On the Democratic side, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II are facing off, with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan running as an independent.

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins crowded Republican governor's race

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. Cox joins Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt and U.S. Rep. John James in the Republican primary. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan — formerly a Democrat — is running as an independent.

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Exclusive — Steven Hantler: Michigan Needs Mike Cox for Governor

The key to winning in 2028 is being smart about who to support for the governor’s seat in 2026. Many names are being thrown around, but the need to keep Republican control of the House and Senate for President Trump in 2027 and 2028 limits the pool for governor candidates.

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Former Attorney General Mike Cox enters Michigan's 2026 governor race

Cox served as attorney general from 2003 through 2011. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Cox previously ran for governor in 2010 but came third in the Michigan Republican primary behind Rick Snyder and Pete Hoekstra. He joins a crowded field of Republicans who have declared for the gubernatorial election.

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox talks entering governor’s race ahead of 2026 election

Cox served as Michigan's attorney general from 2003 to 2011. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a veteran homicide prosecutor. The 63-year-old ran for governor in 2010 but lost in the GOP primary. He plans to run for governor again in 2026.

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Former Michigan AG Mike Cox announces candidacy for 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. Cox is now the fifth Republican to announce for governor, joining Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, U.S. Rep. John James and Traverse City native Evan Space.

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Who's running for Michigan governor: Former AG Mike Cox makes it official

Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.

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

Cox delivered the news Tuesday in a campaign video, saying the state should eliminate the income tax and promote right to work measures.

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Mike Cox announces he's running for governor

Mike Cox is a former Michigan Attorney General, serving two terms beginning in 2003.

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins crowded Republican governor's race

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox joins crowded Republican governor’s race. Cox adds to a growing field of Republicans vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whit. Read unlimited articles for free today. Add Winnipeg Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only $1 for the first 4 weeks.

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