Offices | Michigan

Governor

Rick Snyder

Rick Snyder is best known for his leadership at Gateway Computers. He has no prior political experience and is running as…

Lieutenant Governor

Brian Calley

Republican Party

The lieutenant governor of the State of Michigan serves a four-year term, as does the governor.

Attorney General

Bill Schuette

Republican Party

United States House of Representatives, 1985 to 1990. As a Congressman, I joined the Reagan Revolution that lowered taxes,…

Secretary of State

Ruth Johnson

Republican Party

Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Michigan House of Representatives, Oakland County Clerk (current position)

State Senator

Goeff Hansen

Republican Party

Goeff Hansen is now the State Senator representing the Muskegon area. Previously, he was the state representative from the…

Representative

Dave Hildenbrand

Republican Party

Precinct Delegate (1998 - 2004) State Representative (2005 - Present)

U.S. Senator

Carl Levin

Democratic Party

Carl Levin is serving his fifth term as a United States senator from Michigan.

U.S. Senator

Debbie Stabenow

Democratic Party

Born in Gladwin, Debbie Stabenow became the first woman elected to the US Senate from Michigan in 2000.

US Representative, 2nd District

Bill Huizenga

Republican Party

Bill Huizenga represents Michigan's 2nd District in the US House of Representatives.

US Representative, 3rd District

Justin Amash

Republican Party

Justin Amash is the representative for Michigan's 3rd District seat in the US House of Representatives.

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Michigan (change)

Michigan is governed as a republic, with three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The state also allows direct participation of the electorate by initiative, referendum, recall, and ratification.