On the evening if May 8, 2026, alongside Jeff Vega, Founder of Time To Lead Michigan, we gathered at the Pinnacle Center in Hudsonville for a Gubernatorial debate. The candidates who participated are Former Michigan Attorney General, Mike Cox, Businessman Perry Johnson, Current Republican Senate Leader, Aric Nesbitt and Pastor and Administrator, Ralph Rebandt. (John James was invited, yet did not attend.) The event was sold out! *West Michigan Republicans know we have a real chance to take our state back this year after a difficult 8 years under the Whitmer Administration. We've included some photos here, yet most importantly, we want you watch the debate so you can see what you personally think about each candidate. A YouTube link is included below.

See the Debate on YouTube HERE, led by Jeff Vega of Time To Lead Michigan. Debate begins at the 50:00 minute mark.

From left to right: Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, Founder of Time-To-Lead-Michigan, Jeff Vega, Aric Nesbitt and Ralph Rebandt