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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If elected as governor, Cox has plans to eliminate state income tax, restore Right to Work, end DEI mandates in government and schools, have schools focus on core skills and accountability, and cut spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
“Michigan is getting weaker, poorer, and less free under Gretchen Whitmer,” Cox said. “While she grows the government, families are crushed by taxes, regulations, and woke priorities. Too many of our children are leaving. Enough is enough. I’m running to fight for Michigan families. I will eliminate the income tax—what I call the tax on work—restore Right to Work, and return power to Michigan’s workers, families, and small businesses.”
His campaign released a two-minute video. You can watch it here.
Three Democrats have announced their bid for Whitmer’s position, as well as three Republicans and one Independent candidate.
Whitmer has reached her term limits, making her ineligible to run again.
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Local 4 has reached out to Cox’s campaign for an interview.
