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Holland Voters Face Slimmer Primary: Board of State Canvassers Removes Two Michigan Governor Candidates
The Board of State Canvassers removed Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas from the Michigan governor primary ballot for insufficient valid signatures. John James and Perry Johnson survived challenges to make the Republican field.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Warren Voters Will See John James on Ballot as Michigan Canvassers Reject Two Governor Candidates
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified Republican governor candidates John James and Perry Johnson despite signature challenges, while booting Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas from the ballot. Warren's own Congressman James survived accusations of fraud.
May 29, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
Kalamazoo Pastor Ralph Rebandt Knocked Off Michigan Gubernatorial Primary Ballot by Invalid Signatures
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers removed Kalamazoo-area pastor Ralph Rebandt and Democratic candidate Kim Thomas from the gubernatorial primary ballot after finding hundreds of invalid petition signatures.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - elections
All 83 Michigan Counties Certify Nov. 8 Election Results, Clearing Path for Whitmer to Become Official
All 83 Michigan counties certified Nov. 8 election results by Tuesday, setting the stage for the Board of State Canvassers to finalize certification by Nov. 28 and make election wins official for Gov. Whitmer and other officials.
April 26, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - elections
Kalamazoo Pastor Ralph Rebandt Takes Michigan Ballot Fight to Court of Appeals
Kalamazoo pastor Ralph Rebandt has filed a Court of Appeals lawsuit challenging his removal from the Michigan gubernatorial ballot. He argues the signature sampling method used by state officials has no legal basis.
June 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - elections
Michigan Governor Filing Deadline: Perry Johnson and Aric Nesbitt Among Last to Submit Signatures for 2026 Race
Michigan Republicans Aric Nesbitt and Perry Johnson filed signatures for the 2026 gubernatorial race on the April 21 deadline, as the state Bureau of Elections reviews all submissions and the Board of State Canvassers makes final decisions on ballot access.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources