Leonard ends run for governor, though field still remains crowded

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 253

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard is ending his campaign for governor, announcing on Thursday that he would be withdrawing his signatures while expressing concern about the increasingly negative tone within the Republican primary race.

“We didn’t run a campaign built on slogans or talking points,” Leonard said in a statement shared to social media. “We ran on substance and bold solutions, moving the conversation forward in a meaningful way. But it’s also …

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