Michigan GOP Taps Eaton County Prosecutor for Attorney General

Doug Lloyd wins party's nomination after delegates endorse him at state convention

Mar. 28, 2026 at 8:49pm

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Michigan Republican Party delegates endorsed Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd on Saturday to be the GOP's nominee for attorney general, according to preliminary results. Lloyd was cited for his experience in elected office, with 63% of the delegates supporting his nomination.

Why it matters

The attorney general race in Michigan is expected to be a closely watched contest, as the winner will play a key role in shaping the state's legal and policy agenda on a range of issues. Lloyd's nomination sets up a potential general election matchup with the Democratic nominee.

The details

Delegates at the Michigan Republican Party convention in Novi voted to endorse Doug Lloyd, the Eaton County Prosecutor, as the party's nominee for state attorney general. Lloyd was praised for his experience in elected office, with 63% of delegates supporting his nomination over other contenders.

  • The Michigan Republican Party convention took place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Doug Lloyd

Eaton County Prosecutor who was endorsed by Michigan Republican Party delegates to be the GOP's nominee for state attorney general.

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What’s next

The next step will be the general election in November 2026, where Lloyd will face off against the Democratic nominee for Michigan attorney general.

The takeaway

Lloyd's nomination as the Michigan GOP's attorney general candidate sets up a potentially contentious general election race, as the winner will wield significant influence over the state's legal and policy agenda on a range of high-profile issues.