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Anthony Hudson

Governor of Michigan

2026 Michigan Governor of Michigan — General Election · November 3, 2026

Filed running mate: Beau Parmenter

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Last reviewed September 18, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Michigan Governor of Michigan — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
Governor of Michigan · Libertarian · Candidate
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Office: Governor / Lt. Governor 4 Year Term (1) Position

Candidate: Hudson, Anthony / Parmenter, Beau

Party / incumbent: Libertarian Party

Filed on: 06/29/2026

Filing method: Convention

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Office: Governor / Lt. Governor 4 Year Term (1) Position

Candidate: Hudson, Anthony / Parmenter, Beau

Party / incumbent: Libertarian Party

Filed on: 06/29/2026

Filing method: Convention

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Anthony Hudson is a candidate for Governor in Michigan who believes it’s time for a blue-collar, hardworking family man to stand up and fight the tyranny and corruption in Lansing. Born and raised in Texas, Anthony moved to Michigan in 2012 to be in his kids lives. He is from the people and for the people, committed to making Michiganians a priority once again. His vision is clear: to restore Michigan’s greatness, prosperity, health, beauty, and purity, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

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Anthony Hudson is a candidate for Governor in Michigan who believes it’s time for a blue-collar, hardworking family man to stand up and fight the tyranny and corruption in Lansing. Born and raised in Texas, Anthony moved to Michigan in 2012 to be in his kids lives. He is from the people and for the people, committed to making Michiganians a priority once again. His vision is clear: to restore Michigan’s greatness, prosperity, health, beauty, and purity, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

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Source-published biography

As a hardworking Michigan conservative, Anthony Hudson has spent 20 years on the road as a truck driver, delivering for America and witnessing firsthand the challenges facing Michigan families and businesses. Unlike career politicians, he understands the struggles of everyday Michiganians and brings a straight-talking, no-nonsense leadership style that prioritizes action over empty promises. Anthony is a man of his word who meets deadlines and knows how to get the job done. He’s ready to bring real change to Lansing with integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the people of Michigan.

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As a hardworking Michigan conservative, Anthony Hudson has spent 20 years on the road as a truck driver, delivering for America and witnessing firsthand the challenges facing Michigan families and businesses. Unlike career politicians, he understands the struggles of everyday Michiganians and brings a straight-talking, no-nonsense leadership style that prioritizes action over empty promises. Anthony is a man of his word who meets deadlines and knows how to get the job done. He’s ready to bring real change to Lansing with integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the people of Michigan.

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Eliminate Property Taxes

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Eliminate Michigan property taxes and replace the lost local revenue with a county-controlled tax structure.

  • Detailed campaign plan would let each county determine its tax structure based on local needs • County revenue would directly fund services now supported by property taxes and millages • The same detailed plan also calls for eliminating the state income tax; that proposal is captured separately
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County Tax Revenue vs. Property and State Income taxes

Eliminate State Income Tax

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Eliminate Michigan's state income tax to increase take-home income and encourage business investment.

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Eliminate State Income Tax

Part Time Legislature with Part Time Pay

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Convert Michigan to a part-time legislature with part-time pay.

  • Keep lawmakers connected to their communities and reduce government costs.
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Switching to a part-time legislature with part-time pay ensures that lawmakers stay connected to the real-world challenges of their communities. This reform would save taxpayer money and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, making Michigan’s government leaner and more efficient.

Lower Auto Insurance

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Move Michigan from no-fault to at-fault auto insurance.

  • Lower premiums while placing greater responsibility on reckless drivers.
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Lower Auto Insurance

Eliminate Solar & Wind Farms

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End large-scale solar and wind farms on state land and restrict renewable installations largely to rooftops.

  • Argues that large-scale projects harm forests, lakes, farms, and wildlife.
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Eliminate Solar and Wind Farms on state land to protect natural resources. Large-scale solar and wind farms damage Michigan’s forests, lakes, farms, and wildlife. Restricting these installations to rooftops safeguards our environment while still supporting renewable energy in a way that aligns with Michigan’s values.

Return Local Control

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Restore local authority over renewable-energy project siting.

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Return Local Control

Eliminate Annual Auto Registration

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Replace annual vehicle-registration fees with a one-time registration payment.

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Eliminate Annual Auto Registration

Eliminate Renewable Energy Mandates

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End state mandates for renewable energy and electric vehicles.

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Eliminate Renewable Energy Mandates

Bring Back Natural Gas

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Restore natural gas as a major part of Michigan's energy mix to support reliability, affordability, and energy independence.

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Bring Back Natural Gas

Medical Transparency and Informed Consent

Candidate position
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Require transparency and informed consent for healthcare decisions and oppose medical mandates.

  • Apply informed-consent requirements to vaccines, reproductive surgeries, drugs, and other healthcare decisions.
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Medical Transparency and Informed Consent

Protect the 2nd Amendment

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Repeal Michigan red-flag laws while protecting gun rights and due process.

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Michiganians’ right to bear arms must be protected. Repealing red flag laws safeguards constitutional rights while ensuring due process for all.

Economic Development

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Reduce the gas tax and prioritize small-business growth.

  • Use a lower tax burden to increase Michigan competitiveness and local investment.
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Reducing the gas tax and prioritizing small business growth will drive economic development in Michigan. A lower tax burden will make Michigan more competitive and allow local businesses to thrive.

Invest in Infrastructure

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Increase durable, long-term investment in Michigan roads, highways, and bridges.

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Eliminating M.D.0.T.

Eliminating M.D.O.T.

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Policy

Eliminate the Michigan Department of Transportation budget and reallocate road funding to counties.

  • Give county road commissions more flexibility and redirect state transportation resources toward county control.
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Eliminating M.D.O.T. budget and reallocating funds to counties gives local governments the resources and flexibility to repair their own infrastructure. This localized approach ensures quicker, more effective repairs. That’s roughly $97 million to each counties road commission.

No Data Centers or Flock Cameras

Candidate position
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Repeal PA 233, impose a two-year statewide moratorium on data centers and solar farms, and withdraw Michigan from the Flock Camera Surveillance Program.

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No Data Centers or Flock Cameras

Immigration

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End sanctuary-city policies, enforce immigration laws with federal cooperation, and remove people in the country unlawfully.

  • End taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented immigrants.
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Remove sanctuary cities, deport illegal aliens and enforce immigration laws. By working with the federal government to enforce immigration laws, Michigan can stop taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal aliens and focus resources on supporting law-abiding residents.

Parents Rights & 14th Amendment

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Parents should have primary authority over their children's upbringing, education, and healthcare, with limited government intrusion into private family life.

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Parents Rights & 14th Amendment

Veterans & Homeless

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Expand affordable housing, rehabilitation, and medical assistance for veterans and people experiencing homelessness.

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Veterans & Homeless

Secure Our Schools

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Emphasize school safety, curriculum standards, parental concerns, and sex-based protections in girls' sports and private spaces.

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Secure Our Schools

Affordable Healthcare

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Reduce healthcare costs through prevention, wellness, transparency, informed consent, and limits on government mandates.

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Affordable Healthcare

Mental Health Programs

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Overhaul Michigan mental-health programs to address suicide, depression, addiction, and gender dysphoria.

  • Campaign says programs should provide effective care and 'real solutions' for people in need.
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Mental Health Programs

Eliminate Child Trafficking

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Create dedicated task forces to arrest child traffickers and dismantle trafficking networks.

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ANTHONY HUDSON WILL DELIVER

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  1. Election record

    2026 Michigan election status — Anthony Hudson

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

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  5. Official campaign-finance portal

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