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Novi Today
By the People, for the People
Michigan GOP Delegates Gather in Novi, Brace for Challenging Midterms
Only the nominations for attorney general and secretary of state are contested at the March 28 MIGOP endorsement convention.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 10:05am
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The Michigan Republican Party is meeting on March 28 to endorse statewide candidates for the November election, where the state party chairman acknowledges the GOP faces considerable headwinds. Republicans are at a disadvantage, based on historical results, facing a midterm election in which their party holds the presidency and controls Congress. The GOP also faces added challenges related to the ongoing U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran and continued inflation.
Why it matters
The endorsements made at the March 28 convention are expected to be formalized at a nominating convention in August, setting the stage for the November election. The outcome of this convention could have significant implications for the direction of the Michigan Republican Party and the state's political landscape.
The details
The convention will be held at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, formerly known as the Suburban Collection Showplace. State Sen. Jim Runestad, the state GOP chair, is expecting about 2,000 delegates and 600 alternates to attend. Only the attorney general and secretary of state spots are contested, with the other positions having an equal number of Republican candidates seeking endorsements as the number of candidates the party can run in November.
- The Michigan Republican Party meets on Saturday, March 28 to endorse statewide candidates.
- The endorsements made on March 28 are expected to be formalized at a nominating convention in August.
The players
Jim Runestad
State Sen. R-White Lake and the state GOP chair.
Doug Lloyd
Eaton County Prosecutor, running for Attorney General.
Kevin Kijewski
Birmingham attorney, running for Attorney General.
Anthony Forlini
Macomb County Clerk, running for Secretary of State.
Amanda Love
Clarkston Community School District board trustee, running for Secretary of State.
What they’re saying
“If we don't all pull together and make sure we are unified, it's going to be that much tougher.”
— Jim Runestad, State GOP Chair
“I became a prosecutor to protect victims and to make sure the law applies to everyone equally.”
— Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecutor
“Michigan needs to be safe, normal, and great again.”
— Kevin Kijewski, Birmingham Attorney
“I've actually run elections. I know the process. I know the weaknesses. And I know how to fix them.”
— Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk
“We will enforce real consequences for election violators.”
— Amanda Love, Clarkston Community School District Board Trustee
What’s next
The endorsements made on March 28 are expected to be formalized at a nominating convention in August.
The takeaway
The Michigan Republican Party is facing significant challenges heading into the 2026 midterm elections, with the party holding the presidency and Congress, as well as ongoing issues related to the U.S.-Israel conflict and inflation. The outcome of the March 28 endorsement convention could have major implications for the direction of the state GOP and the November election.
