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Michigan candidates for governor address their stance on issues
Michigan candidates for governor republican Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, Aric Nesbitt, democrat Chris Swanson and republican Ralph Rebandt during a debate at the annual Michigan Press Association in East Lansing, Michigan on April 23, 2026
Candidates who refuse to stand on a public stage with their opponents to define and defend their positions have no right to expect voters to support them.
Likewise, voters should carefully weigh whether someone who lacks the courage and confidence to meet their foes face-to-face deserves their vote.
Debates are a democratic tradition that has played
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