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Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Right-wing commentator eyeing run for Senate or governor in Michigan
Right-wing commentator Tudor Dixon has said she is considering running for office in Michigan in 2026 but has yet to decide whether to opt for the battleground state's open Senate seat or governor's office. Dixon, 47, was previously the Republican nominee for governor of the Great Lakes State in 2022 but lost to Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer. The pundit made her announcement in a statement posted to social media on Tuesday in which she attacked Governor Whitmer by saying she had spent six years 'driving our state into the bottom 10 nationally' and presiding over a 'lost decade.' 'It's time to bring Michigan back and lead once again,' she added, going on to stress the importance of job growth, lowering the cost of living, reviving the state's manufacturing sectors, giving taxpayers value for money and increasing government transparency, without going into specific policy details. Dixon also praised President Donald Trump, saying he is 'leading the way nationally' by 'delivering on his promises to secure the border, bring manufacturing jobs home and boost energy independence.' Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Dixon started out as a sales manager in her father's company Michigan Steel Inc, before moving into media after co-founding a conservative news site for students. She began her career in broadcast in 2018 when she was hired by Real America's Voice to anchor its show America's Voice Live on weekday afternoons. Following her unsuccessful gubernatorial run, she pivoted to podcasting in 2023 and has hosted The Tudor Dixon Podcast ever since. She has also frequently guested on Fox News and Fox Business as a contributor. Dixon had Trump's endorsement during her last campaign, as well as that of other MAGA personalities including Tulsi Gabbard, Elise Stefanik, Richard Grenell and the DeVos family, but nevertheless lost by 10 points to Whitmer, who is now term-limited out of serving again, granting the broadcaster a potential second chance. She will face competition, however, with Michigan's Republican Senate minority leader, Aric Nesbitt, having also declared his intention to run. Democrats including Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lieutenant-Governor Garlin Gilchrist and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson have also already announced, as has Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who will campaign as an independent. The Senate race will be a battle to succeed the retiring Democrat Gary Peters. Dixon would have to challenge the former Republican representative Mike Rogers for their party's nomination, with Rogers already moving quickly to hire one of Trump's presidential campaign managers, Chris LaCivita, as an adviser. Rogers ran for the Senate last year but was narrowly beaten by Democrat Elissa Slotkin. A mother of four, an evangelical Christian and a breast cancer survivor, Tudor Dixon is also, more surprisingly, an amateur actress who has appeared in a number of low-budget horror films. Among the entries on her brief IMDB page are a bit part as the victim of cannibal zombies in the film Buddy BeBop vs the Living Dead (2009) and a recurring role as a sword-wielding British vampire in the TV show Transitions: The Series (2010-11).
The Independent
19-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Right-wing commentator eyeing run for Senate or governor in Michigan
Right-wing commentator Tudor Dixon has said she is considering running for office in Michigan in 2026 but has yet to decide whether to opt for the battleground state's open Senate seat or governor's office. Dixon, 47, was previously the Republican nominee for governor of the Great Lakes State in 2022 but lost to Democratic incumbent Gretchen Whitmer. The pundit made her announcement in a statement posted to social media on Tuesday in which she attacked Governor Whitmer by saying she had spent six years 'driving our state into the bottom 10 nationally' and presiding over a 'lost decade.' 'It's time to bring Michigan back and lead once again,' she added, going on to stress the importance of job growth, lowering the cost of living, reviving the state's manufacturing sectors, giving taxpayers value for money and increasing government transparency, without going into specific policy details. Dixon also praised President Donald Trump, saying he is 'leading the way nationally' by 'delivering on his promises to secure the border, bring manufacturing jobs home and boost energy independence.' Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Dixon started out as a sales manager in her father's company Michigan Steel Inc, before moving into media after co-founding a conservative news site for students. She began her career in broadcast in 2018 when she was hired by Real America's Voice to anchor its show America's Voice Live on weekday afternoons. Following her unsuccessful gubernatorial run, she pivoted to podcasting in 2023 and has hosted The Tudor Dixon Podcast ever since. She has also frequently guested on Fox News and Fox Business as a contributor. Dixon had Trump's endorsement during her last campaign, as well as that of other MAGA personalities including Tulsi Gabbard, Elise Stefanik, Richard Grenell and the DeVos family, but nevertheless lost by 10 points to Whitmer, who is now term-limited out of serving again, granting the broadcaster a potential second chance. She will face competition, however, with Michigan's Republican Senate minority leader, Aric Nesbitt, having also declared his intention to run. Democrats including Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Lieutenant-Governor Garlin Gilchrist and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson have also already announced, as has Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who will campaign as an independent. The Senate race will be a battle to succeed the retiring Democrat Gary Peters. Dixon would have to challenge the former Republican representative Mike Rogers for their party's nomination, with Rogers already moving quickly to hire one of Trump's presidential campaign managers, Chris LaCivita, as an adviser. Rogers ran for the Senate last year but was narrowly beaten by Democrat Elissa Slotkin. A mother of four, an evangelical Christian and a breast cancer survivor, Tudor Dixon is also, more surprisingly, an amateur actress who has appeared in a number of low-budget horror films. Among the entries on her brief IMDB page are a bit part as the victim of cannibal zombies in the film Buddy BeBop vs the Living Dead (2009) and a recurring role as a sword-wielding British vampire in the TV show Transitions: The Series (2010-11).
CBS News
18-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Republican Tudor Dixon considers run for Michigan governor or U.S. Senate
Conservative commentator and former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon said Tuesday she is considering launching a bid for governor or U.S. Senate in 2026. Dixon is a businesswoman, breast cancer survivor and host of "The Tudor Dixon Podcast," which features conversations with conservative politicians and personalities. "I want to do the most good for our beloved state. That's why I'm considering a run for governor or U.S. Senate," Dixon said. In a statement Tuesday, Dixon said the two positions "present unique opportunities and different ways to benefit Michigan." "Together, we can chart a path that grows jobs and drives down costs, brings manufacturing home, gives taxpayers their money back, makes our government transparent, and sets our kids up for bright futures," she said. Dixon launched her political career in 2022, securing the state's GOP nomination and challenging then-incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Dixon lost by a margin of more than 10 points. Whitmer is term-limited under Michigan law, and unable to run for a third term. Others who have announced gubernatorial campaigns include Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson , Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson . On the Republican side, Anthony Hudson and Republican state Sen. Aric Nesbitt , while Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan will run as an independent. Dixon was backed by President Trump during her 2022 gubernatorial bid and has continued to stay involved in politics through her podcast. "President Trump is leading the way nationally. He is delivering on his promises to secure the border, bring manufacturing jobs home, and boost energy independence," Dixon said. "I am committed to standing with President Trump to deliver on the America First agenda here in Michigan. "I will decide soon where my experience and talents would most benefit the state we love so dearly. It would be my honor to serve the great people of Michigan." In the U.S. Senate race, Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced in January that he won't seek reelection in 2026 , establishing an open race in Michigan for a second straight political cycle. In 2024, then-U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated former Republican Rep. Mike Rogers in a tight race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Rogers has expressed interest in making another run for U.S. Senate. Last week, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he would not run for U.S. Senate or governor , leaving the door open to a potential White House bid in 2028.
