2018 Michigan gubernatorial election

• Bill Schuette, Attorney General of Michigan{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/12/michigan-attorney-general-schuette-joins-republican-race-governor/658020001/ |title=Michigan Attorney General Schuette joins Republican race for governor |first=Paul |last=Egan |work=Detroit Free Press |date=September 12, 2017}}{{Cite tweet |user=jonathanoosting |first=Jonathan |last=Oosring |number=907695396977340424 |date = September 12, 2017 |title=First look at new logo: Michigan AG Bill @SchuetteOnDuty is running for governor }}

• Brian Calley, Lieutenant Governor{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/28/calley-announces-michigan-governor-campaign/108090476/|title=Brian Calley running for Michigan governor|work=The Detroit News|last=Oosting|first=Jonathan|date=November 28, 2017|access-date=November 28, 2017}}
• Patrick Colbeck, state senator{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/05/31/patrick-colbeck-gov-run/102363312/|title=Colbeck files to run for Michigan governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Jim Hines, physician and president of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations{{cite web |url=http://michiganradio.org/post/saginaw-doctor-launches-campaign-michigan-governor#stream/0 |title=Saginaw doctor launches campaign for Michigan governor|work=Michigan Radio|first=Steve |last=Carmody |date=February 24, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2016}}

• David Agema, former Republican National Committeeman and former state representative (endorsed Patrick Colbeck){{cite web|url=http://westmipolitics.blogspot.com/2017/01/schuette-calley-and-agema-lead-in-2018.html|title=Schuette, Calley, And Agema Lead In 2018 GOP Gubernatorial Poll|work=West Michigan Politics|last=Hall|first=Brandon|date=January 30, 2017|access-date=February 28, 2017}}{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/dave-agema-endorsement/|title=Dave Agema Endorsement|work=Patrick Colbeck for Governor|last=Colbeck|first=Patrick|date=November 8, 2017|access-date=November 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043515/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/dave-agema-endorsement/|archive-date=December 1, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Jase Bolger, former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2016/07/14/schuette-inches-toward-possible-run-gov/87081768/ |title=Schuette inches toward possible run for governor |first=Chad |last=Livengood |work=The Detroit News |date=July 14, 2016 |access-date=December 11, 2016}}
• Larry C. Inman, state representative{{cite web |url=http://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/inman-talks-run-for-governor/article_656cfb9a-ce6c-5bf0-bdce-8c4546d022a3.html |title=Inman talks run for governor |first=Jordan |last=Travis |work=Record Eagle |date=March 23, 2017}}
• Ruth Johnson, Michigan Secretary of State and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006 (running for state senate){{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/19/election-michigan-attorney-general-secretary-state/682421001/ |title=2018 races getting crowded for attorney general, secretary of state |first=Kathleen |last=Gray |work=Detroit Free Press |date=September 19, 2017 |access-date=September 20, 2017}}
• Arlan Meekhof, Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate{{cite web |url=http://wtvbam.com/news/articles/2016/nov/29/mirs-meekhof-to-not-run-for-governor-in-18/ |title=MIRS: Meekhof to Not Run for Governor in '18 |work=WTVB.com |first=Gary |last=Stevens |date=November 29, 2016 |access-date=December 9, 2016 |archive-date=December 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202041104/http://wtvbam.com/news/articles/2016/nov/29/mirs-meekhof-to-not-run-for-governor-in-18/ |url-status=dead }}
• Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner and former U.S. representative (endorsed Bill Schuette){{cite web |url=http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2015/04/candice_millers_name_as_a_pote.html |title=Candice Miller's name as a potential GOP governor candidate makes the race interesting |work=MLive |first=Tim |last=Skubick |date=April 12, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/23/candice-miller-backs-schuette-governor/105935212/|title=Candice Miller backs Schuette for Michigan governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

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U.S. Executive Branch Officials

• Mike Pence, 47th vice president of the United States (2017–2021), former governor of Indiana (2013–2017) and former U.S. representative (IN-6/IN-2) (2001–2013){{cite web|url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171127/vice-president-mike-pence-supports-bill-schuette-for-governor|title=Vice president Mike Pence supports Bill Schuette for governor|work=The Oakland Press|date=November 27, 2017|access-date=January 8, 2018|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108233422/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171127/vice-president-mike-pence-supports-bill-schuette-for-governor|url-status=dead}}
• Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/909381488445190145|title=Attorney General Bill Schuette will be a fantastic Governor for the great State of Michigan. I am bringing back your jobs and Bill will help|last=Trump|first=Donald J.|date=17 September 2017|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=2017-12-26}}{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351036-trump-endorses-michigan-attorney-general-for-governor/|title=Trump endorses Michigan attorney general for governor|first=Brandon|last=Conradis|date=September 16, 2017|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

U.S. Governors

• Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin{{cite news|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/07/scott-walker-bill-schuette-governor/108380834/ |title=Walker endorses in Michigan governor race |work=The Detroit News |first= Michael |last= Gerstein |date=December 7, 2017 |access-date=July 18, 2024}}

U.S. representatives

• Tim Walberg, U.S. representative (MI-07){{cite news|url=https://x.com/SchuetteOnDuty/status/1006974682044747776 |title= |work=X.com |first= Tim |last= Walberg |date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=July 18, 2024}}

Local politicians

• Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff{{cite news|url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171030/oakland-county-sheriff-michael-bouchard-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor |title=Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard endorses Bill Schuette for governor |work=Oakland Press News |first= Mark |last= Cavitt |date=October 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214202212/https://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171030/oakland-county-sheriff-michael-bouchard-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor |access-date=July 18, 2024|archive-date=December 14, 2017 }}
• L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive{{cite news|url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2017/10/23/l-brooks-patterson-endorses-bill-schuette-for-michigan-governor/ |title=L. Brooks Patterson endorses Bill Schuette for Michigan governor |work=Click on Detroit Local 4 |first= Dave |last= Bartkowiak |date=October 23, 2017 |access-date=July 18, 2024}}

Individuals

• Ted Nugent, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and political activist{{cite news|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/16/political-insider-nugent-backs-schuette/107725042/ |title=Ted Nugent says Schuette rocks for governor |work=The Detroit News |first= Jonathan |last= Oosting |date=November 16, 2017 |access-date=July 18, 2024}}

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• Right to Life of Michigan

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U.S. senators

• Ted Cruz, U.S. senator from Texas (2013-Present){{cite news|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/03/cruz-endorses-colbeck-governor/109129604/ |title=Ted Cruz endorses Patrick Colbeck for Michigan governor |work=The Detroit News |first= Michael |last= Gerstein |date=January 3, 2018 |access-date=January 5, 2018}}

State officials

• David Agema, former Republican National Committeeman and former state representative

Individuals

• David Barton, founder of Wallbuilders{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/david-bartons-endorsement-letter/|title=David Barton's Endorsement Letter|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514015150/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/david-bartons-endorsement-letter/|archive-date=May 14, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Dawn Dodge, Speakers Bureau Director for the Republican Women's Federation of Michigan{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/dawn-dodge-endorsement/|title=Dawn Dodge Endorsement|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106070709/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/dawn-dodge-endorsement/|archive-date=January 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Bob Dutko, Conservative Christian talk radio host{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/bob-dutko-endorsement/|title=Bob Dutko Endorsement|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206215318/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/bob-dutko-endorsement/|archive-date=December 6, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Mark Gurley, co-director of the Michigan Oak Initiative and as the Grassroots vice-chair for the MIGOP{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/mark-gurley-endorsement/|title=Mark Gurley Endorsement|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106064447/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/mark-gurley-endorsement/|archive-date=January 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Sean Hannity{{cite web |url=http://westmipolitics.blogspot.com/2017/10/sean-hannity-endorses-colbeck-for.html |title=Sean Hannity Endorses Colbeck For Governor |work=West Michigan Politics |first=Brandon |last=Hall |date=October 20, 2017 |access-date=October 22, 2017}}
• Jack Lousma, former NASA astronaut and retired USMC colonel{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/jack-r-lousma-endorsment/|title=Jack R. Lousma Endorsement|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106071941/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/jack-r-lousma-endorsment/|archive-date=January 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Bob Lutz, Former General Motors Vice-Chairman and ex-Chrysler President{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/14/bob-lutz-pat-colbeck-michigan/108597630/ |title=Bob Lutz joins Colbeck campaign as finance chair |work=The Detroit News |first= Jonathan |last= Oosting |date=December 4, 2017 |access-date=January 5, 2018}}
• Wes Nakagiri, Michigan Tea Party leader, one of the 17 Republican at-large delegates sent to the 2016 Republican National Convention
• Thayrone X, Metro Detroit talk radio host{{cite web|url=https://colbeckforgovernor.com/thayrone-endorsement/|title=Thayrone Endorsement|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106070723/https://colbeckforgovernor.com/thayrone-endorsement/|archive-date=January 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}

Organizations

• Michigan Vaccine Freedom PAC{{cite web |url=https://www.michiganvaccinefreedompac.com/copy-of-2016-legislators-for-vaccin |title=MVF PAC 2018 ENDORSEMENTS GOVERNOR |work=Michigan Vaccine Freedom PAC |date=July 15, 2018 |access-date=September 22, 2018 |archive-date=September 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922211522/https://www.michiganvaccinefreedompac.com/copy-of-2016-legislators-for-vaccin |url-status=dead }}
• Right to Life of Michigan

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U.S. Governors

• Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan{{cite web|last1=Livengood|first1=Chad|title=Snyder endorses Calley to be Michigan's next governor|url=http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20180321/news/655866/snyder-endorses-calley-to-be-michigans-next-governor|website=Crain's Detroit Business|date=March 21, 2018|publisher=Crain Communications, Inc.|access-date=31 March 2018}}

U.S. representatives

• Justin Amash, U.S. representative (MI-03){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/briancalley/status/1016410119452676097|title=Honored to have the endorsement of @justinamash! With his support in addition to the backing of Kent County GOP Chair Donijo DeJonge & leadership from the 3rd Congressional District Republican Committee, our campaign has serious momentum. #ContinueTheComeback|work=Twitter|author=Lt Gov Brian Calley}}

State and local officials

• Bryan Barnett, Rochester Hills Mayor{{cite web|title=Southeast Michigan Political Leaders Endorse Brian Calley|url=https://briancalley.com/southeast-michigan-political-leaders-endorse-brian-calley/|work=Brian Calley for Governor|date=May 17, 2018|access-date=May 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524151446/https://briancalley.com/southeast-michigan-political-leaders-endorse-brian-calley/|archive-date=May 24, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Chris Barnett, Orion Township Supervisor
• Robert Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor
• Donijo DeJonge, Kent County GOP Chair{{cite web|title=Kent County GOP Chair Donijo DeJonge Endorses Brian Calley|url=https://briancalley.com/kent-county-gop-chair-donijo-dejonge-endorses-brian-calley/|work=Brian Calley for Governor|date=May 9, 2018|access-date=May 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524222020/https://briancalley.com/kent-county-gop-chair-donijo-dejonge-endorses-brian-calley/|archive-date=May 24, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Judy Emmons, state senator{{cite web|title=State Sen. Judy Emmons and State Rep. James Lower Endorse Brian Calley for Governor|url=https://briancalley.com/emmons-and-lower-endorse-brian-calley/|work=Brian Calley for Governor|date=July 16, 2018|access-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721014331/https://briancalley.com/emmons-and-lower-endorse-brian-calley/|archive-date=July 21, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Kurt Heise, Plymouth Township Supervisor
• Patrick Kittle, Independence Township Supervisor
• Terri Lynn Land, former Michigan Secretary of State{{cite web|title=Lt. Gov. Brian Calley Announces 'Kitchen Cabinet'|url=https://briancalley.com/lt-gov-brian-calley-announces-kitchen-cabinet/|work=Brian Calley for Governor|date=April 2, 2018|access-date=April 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180403173714/https://briancalley.com/lt-gov-brian-calley-announces-kitchen-cabinet/|archive-date=April 3, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• James Lower, state representative
• Ken Massey, Farmington Hills Mayor
• Kevin McDaniel, Auburn Hills Mayor
• Steve Percival, Clarkston Mayor
• Leo Savoie, Bloomfield Township Supervisor
• Dane Slater, Troy Mayor
• Gary Wall, Waterford Township Supervisor
• Michael Webber, state representative

Individuals

• Dan DeVos, businessman and sports executive{{cite web|title=Griffins owner Dan DeVos listed as finance co-chair for Calley's governor campaign|url=http://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/politics/michigan-politics/griffins-owner-dan-devos-listed-as-finance-co-chair-for-calleys-governor-campaign/69-520611287|work=wzzm13.com|first=April|last=Stevens|date=February 19, 2018}}
• Chuck Yob, former Republican National Committee member

Organizations

• Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/briancalley/status/1009779450580520960|title=Detroit & SE Michigan embody the Michigan Comeback. A decade ago, jobs & families were fleeing. Today, the Detroit area is a hotbed of opportunity. I'm proud of the progress Detroit has made & excited to take it to the next level. Thank you @DetroitChamber! #ContinueTheComeback|work=Twitter|author=Lt Gov Brian Calley}}
• Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce{{cite web|url=https://www.grandrapids.org/blog/news/gr-chamber-endorses-brian-calley-governor/|title=GR Chamber Endorses Brian Calley for Governor|work=Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce|date=June 6, 2018|access-date=June 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141744/https://www.grandrapids.org/blog/news/gr-chamber-endorses-brian-calley-governor/|archive-date=June 12, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Home Builders Association of Michigan{{cite web|title=Brian Calley Endorsed by Michigan Homebuilders|url=https://briancalley.com/brian-calley-endorsed-by-michigan-homebuilders/|work=Brian Calley for Governor|date=July 17, 2018|access-date=July 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721043449/https://briancalley.com/brian-calley-endorsed-by-michigan-homebuilders/|archive-date=July 21, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Michigan Vaccine Freedom PAC
• Right to Life of Michigan

Newspapers

• Detroit Free Press{{cite web|title=Whitmer and Calley offer a contest for grown-ups|work=Detroit Free Press|date=July 22, 2018|url=https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/07/22/michigan-governor-endorsement-whitmer-calley/806346002/}}
• The Detroit News{{cite web|title=Endorsements for gov primaries: Calley, Whitmer|work=The Detroit News|date=July 18, 2018|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/07/19/governor-primary-endorsement-calley-whitmer/796011002/}}

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| title = Republican primary results{{cite web|url=https://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/2018PRI_CENR.html|title=2018 Michigan Election Results: Primary, Official |website=michigan.gov |access-date=September 21, 2018}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Bill Schuette

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 501,959

| percentage = 50.7

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Brian Calley

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 249,185

| percentage = 25.2

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Patrick Colbeck

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 129,646

| percentage = 13.1

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Jim Hines

| party = Republican Party (United States)

| votes = 108,735

| percentage = 11.0

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 989,525

| percentage = 100.0

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• Gretchen Whitmer, former Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney and former Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/01/03/gretchen-whitmer/96118884/ |title=Democrat Gretchen Whitmer running for Michigan governor |first=Jonathan |last=Oosting |work=The Detroit News |date=January 3, 2017}}

• Abdul El-Sayed, former executive director of the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion{{Cite news|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2017/02/09/detroit-health-director-make-bid-governor/97690634/|title=Detroit health director set to make bid for governor|newspaper=The Detroit News|access-date=2017-02-09|language=en}}
• Shri Thanedar, author and entrepreneur{{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2017/04/21/governor-candidate/100721428/|work=The Detroit News|title=Entrepreneur of year files for Michigan governor run|date=April 20, 2017|access-date=April 21, 2017|first=Jonathan|last=Oosting}}

• Bill C. Cobbs, businessman{{cite web |url=http://www.macombdaily.com/general-news/20170110/william-cobbs-former-xerox-executive-files-to-run-for-governor |title=William Cobbs, former Xerox executive, files to run for governor |first=Mark |last=Cavitt |work=Macomb Daily News |date=January 11, 2017 |access-date=January 12, 2017 |archive-date=January 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113160429/http://www.macombdaily.com/general-news/20170110/william-cobbs-former-xerox-executive-files-to-run-for-governor |url-status=dead }}

• John Austin, former president of the Michigan Board of Education{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2016/07/26/philly-provides-stage-possible-run-gov-2018/87572068/ |title=Philly provides stage for possible run for Gov. in 2018 |first=Kathleen |last=Gray |work=Detroit Free Press Lansing Bureau |date=July 26, 2016}}
• Mark Bernstein, member of University of Michigan Board of Regents{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/18/mark-berstein/103795858/ |title= Bernstein opts out of governor's race |work=The Detroit News |author= Johnathan Oosting and Melissa Nann Burke |date=July 18, 2017 |access-date=July 18, 2017}}
• Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/05/27/mayor-mike-duggan-not-running-for-governor/28046777/ |title=Duggan's not running for governor — 'don't ask' again |work=Detroit Free Press |first=Matt |last=Helms |date=May 27, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2015}}
• Geoffrey Fieger, attorney and nominee for governor in 1998{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/09/dan-kildee-michigan-governor-election/101483982/ |title=With Kildee opting out, governor's race wide open |first=Kathleen |last=Gray |work=Detroit Free Press |date=May 9, 2017 |access-date=May 10, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/2017/05/12/geoffrey-fieger-michigan-governor/319594001/ |title=Geoffrey Fieger considering a return to politics with run for governor |first=Kathleen |last=Gray |work=Detroit Free Press |date=May 12, 2017}}
• Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive{{cite news |url=http://www.macombdaily.com/article/20130117/NEWS01/130119388/mark-hackel-preparing-for-marriage-not-a-run-for-governor |title=Mark Hackel preparing for marriage, not a run for governor |work=The Macomb Daily |first=Chad |last=Selweski |date=February 22, 2013 |access-date=May 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150530024059/http://www.macombdaily.com/article/20130117/NEWS01/130119388/mark-hackel-preparing-for-marriage-not-a-run-for-governor |archive-date=May 30, 2015 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/nolan-finley/2017/05/31/mark-hackel-considering-run-governor/102340634/ |title=Mark Hackel: Better than 50-50 chance of gov run |first1=Nolan|last1=Finley|first2=Ingrid|last2=Jacques|work=The Detroit News |date=May 31, 2017 |access-date=November 28, 2017}}
• Dan Kildee, U.S. representative{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/05/08/kildee-rules-run-governor/101456604/|title=Kildee rules out gov bid, making way for Whitmer|work=The Detroit News|last1=Nann Burke|first1=Melissa|last2=Oosting|first2=Jonathan|date=May 8, 2017|access-date=May 8, 2017}}
• Andy Levin, energy consultant and son of Congressman Sander Levin{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/21/andy-levin-running-governor/107903384/|title=Andy Levin rules out run for Michigan governor|work=The Detroit News|last=Oosting|first=Jonathan|date=November 21, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017}} (running for Congress in MI-9)
• Barbara McQuade, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan{{cite web |url=http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2017/03/17/barbara-mcquade-dont-know-if-have-stomach-politics/99216566/ |title=Barbara McQuade: 'I don't know if I have the stomach for politics' |first=Tresa |last=Baldas |work=Detroit Free Press Published |date=March 17, 2017}}
• Gary Peters, U.S. senator{{cite web|last1=Oosting|first1=Jonathan|title=Sen. Gary Peters declines to run for Michigan governor|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/16/gary-peters-michigan-governor/109503512/|website=Detroit News}}
• Matt Simoncini, CEO of Lear Corporation{{cite web |url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/columnists/daniel-howes/2017/11/16/howes-lears-simoncini-delivered-readies-another-act/107764094/|title=Lear's Simoncini delivered; readies another act?|work=The Detroit News|last=Howes|first=Daniel|date=November 16, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20171119/news/645386/next-for-lears-simoncini-rolling-up-his-sleeves|title=Next for Lear's Simoncini? Rolling up his sleeves|work=Crain's Detroit Business|last=Walsh|first=Dustin|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017}}
• Bart Stupak, former U.S. representative{{cite web |url=http://wlns.com/2017/11/10/skubick-former-michigan-congressman-eyeing-jump-into-race-for-governor/|title=Former Michigan Congressman eyeing jump into race for governor|work=WLNS-TV|last=Skubick|first=Tim|date=November 10, 2017|access-date=November 21, 2017}}

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U.S. senators

• Carl Levin, former U.S. senator from Michigan (1979-2015){{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@gretchenwhitmer_12225/former-sen-carl-levin-endorses-whitmer-for-governor-51e6fe7bd49d|title=Former Sen. Carl Levin Endorses Whitmer for Governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

U.S. representatives

• Debbie Dingell, U.S. representative (MI-12){{cite web|url=https://statenews.com/article/2018/03/whitmer-democrats-endorsement|title=Michigan House Democrats endorse Gretchen Whitmer for governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Dan Kildee, U.S. representative (MI-05)
• Brenda Lawrence, U.S. representative (MI-14)
• Sander Levin, U.S. representative (MI-09)

State officials

• Jim Blanchard, former governor of Michigan (1983-1991){{cite web|url=https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/19507/whitmer_scores_a_big_one_uaw_endorses_her|title=Whitmer Scores A Big One: UAW Endorses Her

|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

• Frank J. Kelley, former attorney general of Michigan (1961-1999)

Local officials

• Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit

Organizations

• AFL-CIO{{cite web|url=https://www.mlive.com/news/2018/04/michigan_afl-cio_endorses_gret.html|title=Michigan AFL-CIO endorses Gretchen Whitmer for governor|date=April 11, 2018 |access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• American Federation of Teachers-Michigan{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/@gretchenwhitmer_12225/american-federation-of-teachers-michigan-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-for-governor-77d436f26f84|title=American Federation of Teachers Michigan Endorses Gretchen Whitmer for Governor|date=March 27, 2018 |access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Emily's List{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/13/emilys-list-endorses-whitmer-governor/99145590/|title=EMILY's List endorses Whitmer for governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Michigan Education Association{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/01/15/mea-endorses-democrat-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-governor/1033712001/|title=MEA endorses Democrat Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan's next governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Service Employees International Union{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jonathanoosting/status/1021409248977268741|title=jonathanoosting on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Teamsters Local 43{{cite web|url=https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Teamsters-endorse-Gretchen-Whitmer-476397713.html|title=Teamsters endorse Gretchen Whitmer

|date=March 9, 2018

|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

• United Auto Workers{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/03/19/uaw-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-governor/33078455/|title=UAW backs Democrat Whitmer for Mich. governor|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

Newspapers

• The Detroit News{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/07/19/governor-primary-endorsement-calley-whitmer/796011002/|title=Endorsements for gov primaries: Calley, Whitmer|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

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U.S. senators

• Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont (2007-Present) (Independent){{cite news |last1=Ikonomova |first1=Violet |title=Bernie Sanders endorses Democrat Adbul El-Sayed for Michigan governor |url=https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/07/26/bernie-sanders-endorses-democrat-adbul-el-sayed-for-michigan-governor |access-date=4 August 2018 |publisher=WXYZ |archive-date=August 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180804045813/https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/07/26/bernie-sanders-endorses-democrat-adbul-el-sayed-for-michigan-governor |url-status=dead }}

U.S. representatives

• Ro Khanna, U.S. representative (CA-17){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/RoKhanna/status/951538131953692672|title=Ro Khanna on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

State legislators

• Abdullah Hammoud, state representative{{cite web|title=State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud endorses Abdul El-Sayed for governor|url=https://www.arabamericannews.com/2018/06/22/hammoud-endorses-abdul-el-sayed-for-governor/|website=Arab American News|date=June 22, 2018|access-date=23 June 2018}}

Organizations

• Ann Arbor for Revolution{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AbdulforMichigan/videos/326653864492330/|title=Abdul El-Sayed|website=Facebook.com|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Democracy for America
• Grand Rapids United Progressives
• Justice Democrats
• Lansing for Revolution
• Michigan for Revolution{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MIforRevolution/photos/a.888653681177568.1073741828.888640751178861/1673411439368451/?type=3|title=Michigan for Revolution|website=Facebook.com|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Michigan Nurses Association{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/minurses/status/930099295877033984|title=MI Nurses Assoc. on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Millennials for Revolution{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/bernlennials/posts/1490821837683395|title=Millennials For Revolution|website=Facebook.com|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Oakland County for Revolution{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AbdulforMichigan/photos/a.175485842942467.1073741828.174371409720577/325586161265767/?type=3&permPage=1|title=Abdul El-Sayed|website=Facebook.com|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Our Revolution
• The People for Bernie Sanders{{cite tweet|author=The People for Bernie Sanders|user=People4Bernie|number=948021217856032768|date=January 1, 2018| title=We will make history & send a clear message to this administration when @AbdulElSayed is elected Governor of the great State of Michigan.|access-date=January 7, 2018}}
• Progressive Change Campaign Committee{{cite web|url=http://boldprogressives.org/candidates/|title=Progressive Change Action Committee - Our Candidates|website=Boldprogressives.org|access-date=23 June 2018}}

Newspapers and publications

• Current Affairs{{cite journal |url=https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/2018/08/abdul-el-sayed-for-governor-of-michigan |title=Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan |author= |date=3 August 2018 |journal=Current Affairs |access-date=5 August 2018}}
• The Nation

Political candidates

• Kerri Evelyn Harris, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Delaware{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerriharrisde/status/1027013154432270337|title=Kerri Evelyn Harris on Twitter}}
• Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic nominee for U.S. representative (NY-14){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Ocasio2018/status/1013811619145633794|title=Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter|access-date=July 2, 2018}}

Individuals

• Ben Affleck, actor{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AbdulElSayed/status/1021053504176021504|title=Abdul El-Sayed on Twitter|access-date=July 23, 2018}}
• Danny DeVito, actor{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DannyDeVito/status/1026862206669840384|title=Danny DeVito on Twitter|access-date=August 7, 2018}}
• Alex Ebert, musician{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/alexanderebert/status/1024818386751172608|title=Alex Ebert on Twitter|access-date=August 1, 2018}}
• Shaun King, activist{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ShaunKing/status/958470465093275648|title=Shaun King on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Michael Moore, documentarian and activist{{cite news |last1=Ikonomova |first1=Violet |title=Filmmaker Michael Moore makes endorsement in Michigan governor's race |url=https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/07/19/filmmaker-michael-moore-makes-endorsement-in-michigan-governors-race |access-date=21 July 2018 |publisher=Detroit Metro Times |date=19 July 2018 |archive-date=July 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722011344/https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/07/19/filmmaker-michael-moore-makes-endorsement-in-michigan-governors-race |url-status=dead }}
• Ameya Pawar, Chicago Alderman{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Ameya_Pawar_IL/status/958113836162322433|title=Ameya Pawar on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Piper Perabo, actress{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PiperPerabo/status/946827097493815298|title=Piper Perabo on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Joseph Sanberg, entrepreneur and investor{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JosephNSanberg/status/958157141369475072|title=Joseph N. Sanberg on Twitter|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Nina Turner, former Ohio State Senator and President of Our Revolution

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[[Image:2018 MI gubernatorial Dem primary.svg|thumb|300px|Results by county

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Gretchen Whitmer

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 588,436

| percentage = 52.0

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Abdul El-Sayed

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 342,179

| percentage = 30.2

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Shri Thanedar

| party = Democratic Party (United States)

| votes = 200,645

| percentage = 17.7

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 1,131,447

| percentage= 100.0

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The Libertarian Party is one of three parties that have a primary in Michigan.{{cite web|url=http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Political_Party_Status_482649_7.pdf|title=State of Michigan Political Party Status: August 7, 2018 Primary: November 6, 2018 General Election|website=Michigan.gov|access-date=8 August 2018}}

• Bill Gelineau{{Cite news|url=http://woodtv.com/2017/09/12/michigan-ag-schuette-announces-2018-run-for-governor/|title=Michigan AG Schuette announces 2018 run for governor|date=2017-09-12|work=WOODTV.com|access-date=2017-10-26|language=en-US}}

• John Tatar

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Organizations

• Michigan Vaccine Freedom PAC

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| title = Libertarian primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Bill Gelineau

| party = Libertarian Party (United States)

| votes = 4,034

| percentage = 57.8

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = John Tatar

| party = Libertarian Party (United States)

| votes = 2,941

| percentage = 42.2

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 6,975

| percentage= 100.0

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The Green Party chose candidates for the 2018 ballot at its state convention on May 5, 2018, at the University of Michigan-Flint.{{Cite news|url=http://michiganradio.org/post/green-party-candidates-jump-race-michigan-governor-us-senator|title=Green Party candidates jump in race for Michigan governor, U.S. Senator|last=Cwiek|first=Sarah|access-date=2017-10-26|language=en}}

• Jennifer Kurland, president of the Redford Union School Board

• Todd Schleiger

• Keith Butkovich{{cite web|url=http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/candlist/2018GEN_CANDLIST.html|title=2018 Michigan Unofficial General Candidate Listing - 11/06/2018|website=Miboecfr.nictusa.com|access-date=August 8, 2018}}

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U.S. Executive Branch Officials

• Mike Pence, 48th vice president of the United States (2017–2021), former governor of Indiana (2013–2017) and former U.S. representative (IN-6/IN-2) (2001–2013){{cite web|url=http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171127/vice-president-mike-pence-supports-bill-schuette-for-governor|title=Vice president Mike Pence supports Bill Schuette for governor|work=The Oakland Press|date=November 27, 2017|access-date=January 8, 2018|archive-date=January 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180108233422/http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20171127/vice-president-mike-pence-supports-bill-schuette-for-governor|url-status=dead}}
• Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/909381488445190145|title=Attorney General Bill Schuette will be a fantastic Governor for the great State of Michigan. I am bringing back your jobs and Bill will help|last=Trump|first=Donald J.|date=17 September 2017|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=2017-12-26}}{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/351036-trump-endorses-michigan-attorney-general-for-governor/|title=Trump endorses Michigan attorney general for governor|first=Brandon|last=Conradis|date=September 16, 2017|access-date=April 16, 2018}}

U.S. Governors

• John Engler, former governor of Michigan (1991–2003){{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/25/engler-schuette-michigan-governor/105978498/|title=Engler backs Schuette for governor in GOP primary|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin (2011–2019){{cite web|url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/07/scott-walker-bill-schuette-governor/108380834/|title=Walker endorses in Michigan governor race|work=The Detroit News|date=December 7, 2017}}

U.S. representatives

• Jack Bergman, U.S. representative (MI-1) (2017–present){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SchuetteOnDuty/status/1037673014933024770|title="Bill Schuette has served our state honorably as Attorney General, and is without a doubt the best choice for Michigan's future." - @JackBergman_MI1|work=Twitter|first=Bill|last=Schuette}}
• Mike Bishop, U.S. representative (MI-8) (2015–2019){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SchuetteOnDuty/status/1048550946664411137|title=Join Mike Bishop and I this morning in Rochester Hills to knock doors and make phone calls!|work=Twitter|first=Bill|last=Schuette}}
• Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner (2017–present) and former U.S. representative (MI-10) (2003–2016)
• Paul Mitchell, U.S. representative (MI-10) (2017–2021){{cite web|url=https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/heres-who-has-endorsed-republican-candidates-michigan-governor|title=Here's who has endorsed Republican candidates for Michigan governor|date=April 5, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-date=April 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406163538/https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/heres-who-has-endorsed-republican-candidates-michigan-governor|url-status=dead}}
• John Moolenaar, U.S. representative (MI-4) (2015–present){{cite web|url=https://www.nationaljournal.com/s/658607/moolenaar-endorses-schuette|title=Moolenaar Endorses Schuette|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• Dave Trott, U.S. representative (MI-11) (2017–2019){{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/trott-bill-schuette-problem-solver-focused-job-creation-michigan/|title=Trott: Bill Schuette is a Problem Solver, Focused on Job Creation for Michigan - Bill Schuette for Governor - Official Site|date=October 2, 2017|access-date=April 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817193329/https://billschuette.com/trott-bill-schuette-problem-solver-focused-job-creation-michigan/|archive-date=August 17, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Tim Walberg, U.S. representative (MI-7) (2011–present){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SchuetteOnDuty/status/1006974682044747776|title=Great news! I am happy to announce that 7th District Congressman Tim Walberg has endorsed my campaign for Governor! With Congressman Walberg's support, we will cut taxes and create bigger paychecks in Michigan! #PaycheckAgenda|work=Twitter|first=Bill|last=Schuette}}

State Representatives{{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/schuette-announces-legislative-leadership-team/|title=Schuette Announces Legislative Leadership Team|work=Bill Schuette for Governor|date=January 16, 2018|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612112756/https://billschuette.com/schuette-announces-legislative-leadership-team/|archive-date=June 12, 2018|url-status=dead}}

• Julie Alexander
• Sue Allor
• Tom Barrett
• Lee Chatfield
• Triston Cole
• Laura Cox
• Diana Farrington
• Ben Frederick
• Gary Glenn
• Joseph Graves
• Roger Hauck
• Michele Hoitenga
• Pamela Hornberger
• Gary Howell
• Tim Kelly
• Klint Kesto
• Beau LaFave
• Daniel Lauwers
• Eric Leutheuser
• Peter Lucido
• Steve Marino
• Mike McCready
• Aaron Miller
• Daire Rendon
• Jim Runestad
• Jason Sheppard
• Jim Tedder
• Curt VanderWall
• Scott VanSingel
• Hank Vaupel
• Rob VerHeulen
• Jason Wentworth
• Mary Whiteford
• Jeff Yaroch

State Senators

• Darwin Booher
• Jack Brandenburg
• Tom Casperson
• Mike Green
• Goeff Hansen
• Kenneth Horn
• Joe Hune
• Rick Jones
• Jim Marleau
• Phil Pavlov
• John Proos
• David B. Robertson
• Jim Stamas

Organizations

• Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ABCMichigan/status/1029028984657518592|title=ABC of Michigan PAC is proud to endorse @SchuetteOnDuty for Governor. Bill is the clear choice to fight for and defend the free enterprise principles that make this state and country great! #ABCMeritShopProud|work=Twitter|author=ABC of Michigan}}
• Detroit Fire Fighters Association{{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/detroit-fire-fighters-association-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|title=Detroit Fire Fighters Association Endorses Bill Schuette for Governor|work=Bill Schuette for Governor|date=June 1, 2018|access-date=September 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907032345/https://billschuette.com/detroit-fire-fighters-association-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|archive-date=September 7, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Detroit Police Officers Association{{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/detroit-police-officers-association-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|title=Detroit Police Officers Association Endorses Bill Schuette for Governor|work=Bill Schuette for Governor|date=May 3, 2018|access-date=May 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524151755/https://billschuette.com/detroit-police-officers-association-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|archive-date=May 24, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Michigan Chamber of Commerce{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/03/22/michigan-chamber-commerce-endorses-attorney-general-bill-schuette-governor/451102002/|title=Michigan Chamber of Commerce endorses Attorney General Bill Schuette for governor|work=Detroit Free Press|last=Egan|first=Paul|date=March 22, 2018}}
• Michigan Farm Bureau{{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/michigans-leading-job-economic-growth-creators-endorse-bill-schuette-governor/|title=Michigan's Leading Job and Economic Growth Creators Again Endorse Bill Schuette for Governor|work=Bill Schuette for Governor|date=August 28, 2018|access-date=September 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180907032431/https://billschuette.com/michigans-leading-job-economic-growth-creators-endorse-bill-schuette-governor/|archive-date=September 7, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Michigan Restaurant Association{{cite web|url=https://www.michiganrestaurant.org/uploads/1/0/6/3/106335151/5-9-18_schuetteendorsementrelease.pdf|title=Michigan Restaurant Association Endorses Bill Schuette for Governor|work=MRA|date=May 9, 2018}}
• Michigan Realtors{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SchuetteOnDuty/status/1007274656036990979|title=More Great News! I'm proud to receive the endorsement of the 30,000 members of Michigan Realtors. I look forward to working with them to grow our paychecks and population, while making Michigan Win Again! #PaycheckAgenda|work=Twitter|first=Bill|last=Schuette}}
• National Federation of Independent Business{{cite web|url=https://www.nfib.com/content/news/elections/small-business-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|title=Small Business Endorses Bill Schuette for Governor|work=NFIB|date=September 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017002030/https://www.nfib.com/content/news/elections/small-business-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|archive-date=October 17, 2018|url-status=live}}
• Police Officers Association of Michigan{{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/43-county-prosecutors-endorse-schuette-for-governor/|title=43 County Prosecutors Endorse Bill Schuette For Governor|work=Bill Schuette for Governor|date=April 9, 2018|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817161356/https://billschuette.com/43-county-prosecutors-endorse-schuette-for-governor/|archive-date=August 17, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• NRA Political Victory Fund{{cite web|url=https://www.nraila.org/articles/20180925/nra-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor-of-michigan|title=NRA Endorses Bill Schuette for Governor of Michigan|work=NRA-ILA|date=September 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925233046/https://www.nraila.org/articles/20180925/nra-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor-of-michigan|archive-date=September 25, 2018|url-status=live|quote=...the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) today endorsed Bill Schuette for governor of Michigan.}}
• Right to Life of Michigan{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/24/bill-schuette-right-life-endorsement/34215967/|title=Right to Life endorses GOP gubernatorial candidates|work=The Detroit News|first=Beth|last=LeBlanc|date=April 24, 2018}}
• Small Business Association of Michigan{{cite web|url=http://www.sbam.org/Resources/ArtMID/404/ArticleID/3106/Small-Business-Association-of-Michigan-Endorses-Schuette-for-Governor|title=Small Business Association of Michigan Endorses Schuette for Governor|work=Small Business Association of Michigan|date=August 14, 2018|access-date=September 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180906233721/http://www.sbam.org/Resources/ArtMID/404/ArticleID/3106/Small-Business-Association-of-Michigan-Endorses-Schuette-for-Governor|archive-date=September 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• The Young Republicans Club of Dearborn High School

Local officials

• Mike Bouchard, Sheriff of Oakland County and former Michigan state senator{{cite web|url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/elections/oakland-county-sheriff-endorses-bill-schuette-for-michigan-governor|title=Oakland County Sheriff endorses Bill Schuette for Michigan...|first=Dave Jr.|last=Bartkowiak|website=Clickondetroit.com|date=October 30, 2017|access-date=April 16, 2018}}
• L. Brooks Patterson, County Executive of Oakland County, Michigan{{Cite web |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/elections/l-brooks-patterson-endorses-bill-schuette-for-michigan-governor/ |title=L. Brooks Patterson endorses Bill Schuette for Michigan governor |access-date=October 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023191855/https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/elections/l-brooks-patterson-endorses-bill-schuette-for-michigan-governor |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}

Individuals

• Pam Bondi, Florida Attorney General (2011–2019){{cite web|url=https://billschuette.com/florida-attorney-general-pam-bondi-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|title=Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Endorses Bill Schuette for Governor|work=Schuette for Governor|date=April 16, 2018|access-date=May 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817193316/https://billschuette.com/florida-attorney-general-pam-bondi-endorses-bill-schuette-for-governor/|archive-date=August 17, 2018|url-status=dead}}
• Donald Trump Jr., businessman and son of U.S. president Donald Trump{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1027013941216653313|title=Excited to see @JohnJamesMI and @SchuetteOnDuty win big tonight in Michigan. They're both great candidates who are #MAGA to the core. #MISEN #MIGOV|work=Twitter|author=Donald Trump Jr.}}

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U.S. Executive Branch officials

• Joe Biden, 47th vice president of the United States (2009–2017) and former U.S senator from Delaware (1973–2009){{cite web |last1=Daalder |first1=Marc |title=Joe Biden endorses Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan's governor race |url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/08/15/joe-biden-gretchen-whitmer-michigan-governor/995922002/ |website=Detroit Free Press |publisher=Marc Daalder |access-date=15 August 2018 |ref=124}}
• Hillary Clinton, 67th United States Secretary of State (2009–2013), former U.S. senator from New York (2001–2009), former First Lady of the United States (1993–2001), 2016 Democratic nominee for president{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/1056897327192043521|title=.@GretchenWhitmer never backs down from tackling the problems facing Michigan's working families, and she was a key leader in addressing Detroit's financial crisis. The Flint water crisis was a powerful motivator in Gretchen's decision to jump in the race.|work=Twitter|first=Hillary|last=Clinton}}
• Eric Holder, 82nd United States Attorney General (2009–2015){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gretchenwhitmer/status/1050402859009929216|title=Thank you @EricHolder for your support! #LetsGetItDone|work=Twitter|first=Gretchen|last=Whitmer}}
• Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2009–2017) and former U.S. senator from Illinois (2005–2008){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1046803503988006912|title=Today, I'm proud to endorse even more Democratic candidates who aren't just running against something, but for something—to expand opportunity for all of us and to restore dignity, honor, and compassion to public service. They deserve your vote|work=Twitter|first=Barack|last=Obama}}

U.S. senators

• Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. senator from New York (2009–present) and former U.S. representative ({{ushr|NY|20|NY-20}}) (2007–2009){{cite news |last1=Conant |first1=Caitlin |title=Who and what to watch in politics this week - the competitive primaries |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-and-what-to-watch-in-politics-this-week-the-competitive-primaries/ |access-date=6 August 2018 |agency=CBS |date=6 August 2018}}
• Gary Peters, U.S. senator from Michigan (2015–present) and former U.S. representative ({{ushr|MI|9|MI-9}}/{{ushr|MI|14|MI-14}}) (2009–2015){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Peters4Michigan/status/1031901486454722560|title=We need leaders in Lansing who will expand access to affordable health care and fight for middle class families. That's why I'm proud to support @gretchenwhitmer for Governor and @garlin for Lieutenant Governor! #MIGOV|work=Twitter|first=Gary|last=Peters}}
• Bernie Sanders, U.S senator from Vermont (2007–present) and former U.S. representative ({{ushr|VT|AL|VT-AL}}) (1991–2007) (Independent){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gretchenwhitmer/status/1050483679183691781|title=I'm proud to have the support of @BernieSanders! Join us Friday, October 19th for a rally with Senator Sanders at @UMich's Rackham Auditorium|work=Twitter|first=Gretchen|last=Whitmer}}
• Debbie Stabenow, U.S. senator from Michigan (2001–present) and former U.S. representative ({{ushr|MI|8|MI-8}}) (1997–2001){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/stabenow/status/1031545880145551360|title=Garlin Gilchrist II is a tremendous choice! He's a proven problem solver and community leader with a strong background in technology. @Gretchenwhitmer and @garlin are the partners in Lansing we need to get things done for MI families!|work=Twitter|first=Debbie|last=Stabenow}}

U.S. representatives

• Debbie Dingell, U.S. representative (MI-12) (2015–present)
• Dan Kildee, U.S. representative ({{ushr|MI|5|MI-5}}) (2013–present){{cite web|last1=Gray|first1=Kathleen|title=Congressional Democrats endorse Gretchen Whitmer for Governor|url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/03/12/gretchen-whitmer-governor/415878002/|website=Detroit Free Press |access-date=12 Mar 2018}}
• Brenda Lawrence, U.S. representative (MI-14) (2015–present)
• Sander Levin, U.S. representative (MI-9) (1983–2019)
• Joe Schwarz, former Republican U.S. representative (MI-7) (2005–2007) (Independent){{Cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/opinion/2018/10/10/opinion-why-whitmer-should-our-next-governor/1587158002/|title = Schwarz: Why Whitmer should be our next leader}}

Governors

• James Blanchard, former governor of Michigan (1983–1991){{cite web|last1=Bartkowiak Jr.|first1=Dave|title=Former Michigan Gov. Blanchard Endorses Gretchen Whitmer for Governor|url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/former-michigan-gov-jim-blanchard-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-for-governor|website=ClickOnDetroit|publisher=Post-Newsweek Stations/Graham Media Group|access-date=15 Sep 2017|archive-date=September 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916094826/https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/former-michigan-gov-jim-blanchard-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-for-governor|url-status=dead}}
• John D. Cherry, former lieutenant governor of Michigan (2003–2011){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/garlin/status/1053350776985260033|title=Enjoyed the opportunity to sit down and engage with the Genesee County Democratic Party and special guest former Lieutenant Governor, Honorable John Cherry. Thank you for building our people power to #StandTALLforMichigan.|work=Twitter|first=Garlin|last=Gilchrist}}
• Jennifer Granholm, former governor of Michigan (2003–2011){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JenGranholm/status/1027067629306085376|title=Congratulations to @gretchenwhitmer and to Michiganders who want an honest, fiercely compassionate, salt-of-the-earth fighter for them.|work=Twitter|first=Jennifer|last=Granholm}}
• Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington (2013–present){{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JayInslee/status/1056606944985841666|title=Bill Schuette may call her Jennifer, but I'm looking forward to calling @gretchenwhitmer Governor. #migov|work=Twitter|first=Jay|last=Inslee}}

State officials

• Steve Bieda, state senator
• Warren Evans, Wayne County, MI Executive
• Pam Farris, state representative
• Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, state representative
• Erika Geiss, state representative
• Patrick Green, state representative
• Vincent Gregory, state senator
• Curtis Hertel, state senator
• Curtis Hertel Jr., state senator{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CurtisHertelJr/status/1026588079178608640|title=Proud to support @gretchenwhitmer for Governor!|author=Curtis Hertel Jr.|work=Twitter}}
• Morris Hood III, state senator
• Hoon-Yung Hopgood, state senator
• Frank Kelley, former Michigan Attorney General
• Leslie Love, state representative
• Jeremy Moss, state representative{{cite web | title=Endorsements | website=Gretchen Whitmer for Governor | url=https://www.gretchenwhitmer.com/endorsements/ | access-date=April 16, 2018 | archive-date=March 23, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323224257/https://www.gretchenwhitmer.com/endorsements/ | url-status=dead }}
• Benny Napoleon, Sheriff of Wayne County, MI
• Ronnie Peterson, state representative
• Sam Singh, Minority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives
• Tim Snelller, state representative{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gretchenwhitmer/status/1026855797165305857|title=Thank you Rep. Sneller for your support!|first=Gretchen|last=Whitmer|work=Twitter}}
• Rebekah Warren, state senator
• Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor

Local officials

• David Coulter, Mayor of Ferndale
• Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gretchenwhitmer/status/1027997059087917056|title=Elections are won through hard work and determination. I'm so grateful for the support of @mayormikeduggan and everyone who put in the work to help us win. Now let's get to work and make sure we do it again in November!|work=Twitter|first=Gretchen|last=Whitmer}}

Labor unions

• American Federation of Teachers
• International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 25{{cite web|last1=Randick|first1=Michael|title=Iron Workers Local 25 Endorses Gretchen Whitmer for Governor|url=https://praise1027detroit.com/3227611/iron-workers-local-25-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-for-governor/|website=Praise 102.7|date=November 14, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2018|archive-date=April 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415125205/https://praise1027detroit.com/3227611/iron-workers-local-25-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-for-governor/|url-status=dead}}
• Michigan AFL–CIO{{cite web|last1=Bieber|first1=Ron|title=Michigan AFL-CIO Endorses Gretchen Whitmer for Governor - Michigan AFL-CIO|url=http://miaflcio.org/2018/04/michigan-afl-cio-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-governor/|website=Michigan AFL-CIO|date=April 11, 2018|access-date=April 15, 2018|archive-date=April 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415101301/http://miaflcio.org/2018/04/michigan-afl-cio-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-governor/|url-status=dead}}
• Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
• Michigan Education Association{{cite web|last1=Langefeld|first1=Riley|title=Michigan Education Association endorses Gretchen Whitmer for governor|url=https://www.michigandaily.com/section/government/michigan-education-association-endorses-gretchen-whitmer-governor|website=The Michigan Daily|language=en|date=January 16, 2018}}
• Michigan Joint Council of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
• Michigan Pipe Trades Association
• Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
• Michigan State Conference of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers{{cite web|title=International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference Endorses Gretchen Whitmer for Governor|url=https://medium.com/@gretchenwhitmer_12225/for-immediate-release-february-13-2018-contact-313-923-7781-press-gretchenwhitmer-com-46810d36e703|website=Medium.com|access-date=14 February 2018}}
• Michigan State Utility Workers Council
• Teamsters Local 299
• United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada Local 636 (UA)
• United Automobile Workers{{cite web|last1=Williams|first1=Dennis|title=United Automobile Workers Endorse Gretchen Whitmer for Governor|url=https://uaw.org/united-automobile-workers-endorse-gretchen-whitmer-governor/|website=UAW|date=March 19, 2018|access-date=April 15, 2018|archive-date=April 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415190405/https://uaw.org/united-automobile-workers-endorse-gretchen-whitmer-governor/|url-status=dead}}

Organizations

• EMILY's List
• MI List (MI chapter of EMILY's List)

Individuals

• Jan Bidwell, social worker and activist
• Abdul El Sayed, candidate for governor
• Chelsea Handler, actress{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/chelseahandler/status/1019277687112822785|title=Chelsea Handler on Twitter|access-date=July 30, 2018}}
• Cecile Richards, activist{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CecileRichards/status/1024657673273450496|title=Cecile Richards on Twitter|access-date=August 1, 2018}}

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Individuals

• Mary Buzuma, 2014 candidate for governor
• Greg Creswell, 2006 candidate for governor
• Kenneth Proctor, 2010 candidate for governor

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| title = Todd Schleiger (USTP){{cite web|url=https://www.schleigerforgovernor2018.com/assets/us-taxpayer-nominee-todd-schleiger-makes-history-8-11-18.pdf|title=Endorsements from Todd Schleiger's website|date=August 11, 2018|access-date=August 14, 2018}}

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• The Education Watchdogs
• The Modern Whig Party
• Protect OutStolen Treasures

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• Rick Snyder, 48th governor of Michigan (2011–2019){{Cite news | url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/09/06/bill-schuette-rick-snyder-governor-michigan/1210906002/ | title=Rick Snyder won't endorse Bill Schuette for Michigan governor| newspaper=Detroit Free Press}}}}

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with Bill Schuette and Shri Thanedar

with Brian Calley and Gretchen Whitmer

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with Bill Schuette and Geoffrey Fieger

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Two televised debates between Schuette and Whitmer were scheduled. The first debate was held on Friday, October 12, and hosted by Grand Rapids television station WOOD-TV.{{Cite web|url=https://www.woodtv.com/news/elections/schuette-whitmer-to-debate-in-grand-rapids/1445190354|title = Schuette, Whitmer to debate in Grand Rapids|date = September 14, 2018}}[https://www.c-span.org/video/?452891-1/michigan-gubernatorial-debate Complete video of debate], October 12, 2018 That debate mainly concentrated on issues and there were no surprises or major errors from either candidate.{{Cite web | url=https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/12/whitmer-schuette-spar-grand-rapids-debate/1617151002/ |title = Whitmer and Schuette trade blows in bare-knuckle Grand Rapids debate}} The second debate was hosted by Detroit television station WDIV and was held on Wednesday, October 24.{{Cite web |url=https://www.clickondetroit.com/michigan-elections/local-4-to-host-bill-schuette-gretchen-whitmer-for-gubernatorial-debate-on-oct-24 |title=Local 4 to host Bill Schuette, Gretchen Whitmer for |access-date=September 15, 2018 |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915011329/https://www.clickondetroit.com/michigan-elections/local-4-to-host-bill-schuette-gretchen-whitmer-for-gubernatorial-debate-on-oct-24 |url-status=dead }} The two again clashed on various issues,{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/governor_candidates_talk_uia_s.html |title = Governor candidates talk UIA scandal, auto insurance at final debate|date = October 25, 2018}} but Schuette made a gaffe when he mixed up Whitmer's name with that of former governor Jennifer Granholm.{{Cite web | url=https://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/10/learn_my_name_whitmer_says_aft.html |title = 'Learn my name,' Whitmer says after Schuette confuses her with Jennifer Granholm|date = October 25, 2018}}[https://www.c-span.org/video/?453311-1/michigan-gubernatorial-debate Complete video of debate], October 24, 2018

While Whitmer's Democratic primary opponents publicly endorsed Whitmer in the general election,{{Cite web | url=https://wwmt.com/news/state/el-sayed-thanedar-rally-support-for-whitmer |title = El-Sayed, Thanedar rally support for Whitmer in governor race|date = August 27, 2018}} Republican nominee Schuette left the party split after the acrimonious battle with lieutenant governor Calley, with outgoing governor Rick Snyder refusing to endorse Schuette. Schuette also tried to hide his endorsement by Donald Trump from the primary in the general election.{{Cite web| url=https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/bill-schuette-no-longer-touts-trump-ties-presidents-shadow-follows| title=Bill Schuette no longer touts Trump ties, but president's shadow follows| date=September 20, 2018| access-date=December 30, 2018| archive-date=December 31, 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181231043052/https://www.bridgemi.com/public-sector/bill-schuette-no-longer-touts-trump-ties-presidents-shadow-follows| url-status=dead}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/09/20/some-republicans-are-supporting-whitmer-over-schuette|title=Some Republicans are supporting Whitmer over Schuette|last=DeVito|first=Lee|date=September 20, 2018|work=Detroit Metro Times|access-date=December 8, 2020|archive-date=September 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930234622/https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2018/09/20/some-republicans-are-supporting-whitmer-over-schuette|url-status=dead}} His actions as attorney general also came back to haunt him.{{Cite web | url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/09/20/schuette-lgbt-rights-record-michigan/1367428002/ |title = Schuette's gay rights record in spotlight amid chamber backlash}}{{Cite web | url=https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/bill-schuettes-record-as-attorney-general-should-scare-the-pants-off-you/Content?oid=16630549 |title = Bill Schuette's record as attorney general should scare the pants off you}} Whitmer held consistent leads in polls over Schuette over the entire year.

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Gretchen Whitmer

|votes = 2,266,193

|percentage = 53.31%

|change = +6.45%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Bill Schuette

|votes = 1,859,534

|percentage = 43.75%

|change = -7.17%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party of Michigan

|candidate = Bill Gelineau

|votes = 56,606

|percentage = 1.33%

|change = +0.20%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = US Taxpayers Party

|candidate = Todd Schleiger

|votes = 29,219

|percentage = 0.69%

|change = +0.08%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Green Party of the United States

|candidate = Jennifer Kurland

|votes = 28,799

|percentage = 0.68%

|change = +0.21%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Natural Law Party (United States)

|candidate = Keith Butkovich

|votes = 10,202

|percentage = 0.24%

|change = N/A

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{{Election box write-in with party link|

|votes = 32

|percentage = 0.00%

|change = 0.00%

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{{Election box total|

|votes = 4,250,585

|percentage = 100.00%

|change = N/A

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{{Election box gain with party link no swing

| winner = Democratic Party (United States)

| loser = Republican Party (United States)

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• Alger (largest city: Munising)
• Baraga (largest village: Baraga)
• Manistee (largest city: Manistee)

• Clinton (largest city: St. Johns)
• Isabella (largest city: Mount Pleasant)
• Kalamazoo (largest city: Kalamazoo)
• Kent (largest city: Grand Rapids)
• Leelanau (largest CDP: Greilickville)
• Macomb (largest city: Warren)
• Oakland (largest city: Troy)

Whitmer won 7 of Michigan's 14 congressional districts.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/greggiroux/status/1091454092596207616|title=Twitter}} The seven districts she won all elected Democrats to Congress, and the seven that Schuette won all elected Republicans, though he won the district that elected Justin Amash by a very narrow margin of 0.4% and the district that elected Fred Upton by an even thinner 0.2%.

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{{Reflist}}

• [https://votesmart.org/election/2018/G/MI/2018-gubernatorial Candidates] at Vote Smart
• [https://ballotpedia.org/Michigan_gubernatorial_election,_2018 Candidates] at Ballotpedia

Official campaign websites

• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180908124951/https://liberty4gov.org/ Bill Gelineau (L) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181106130505/https://www.kurland4michigan.com/ Jennifer Kurland (G) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180921021609/https://billschuette.com/ Bill Schuette (R) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20181031002202/https://gretchenwhitmer.com/ Gretchen Whitmer (D) for Governor]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20180926115816/https://www.schleigerforgovernor2018.com/ Todd Schleiger (UST) for Governor]

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