Aric Nesbitt

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Aric Nesbitt

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth January 25, 1980 (Age: 46)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Aric Nesbitt holds a B.A. in economics and a master's degree in international business, establishing a strong academic foundation. He began his career in public service, elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he focused on fiscal responsibility and regulatory reform. Nesbitt later transitioned to the executive branch, managing a significant public education agency. He returned to the legislature, elected to the Michigan Senate, where he championed auto insurance reform. Throughout his career, Nesbitt has demonstrated leadership in balancing budgets, reducing debt, and advocating for West Michigan values.

Political Ideas

Aric Nesbitt’s political identity is shaped by a distinctive blend of fiscal conservatism and robust defense of regional interests. His legislative record reveals a highly calculated approach to balancing budgetary constraints while fiercely advocating for Michigan’s industrial and agricultural sectors. Nesbitt’s rhetoric often emphasizes local empowerment and the protection of traditional values, creating a compelling tension between his conservative economic policies and his advocacy for rural communities. His surprising alignment with opposing factions on certain environmental regulations hints at an ideologically agile stance, driven by a pragmatic focus on regional economic stability.

Campaigns
2026: Michigan State Governor
ACTIVE

Election History

Michigan Governor

Active

Competing Candidates: Anthony Hudson , Chris Swanson , Jocelyn Benson , John James , Kim Thomas , Mike Cox , Perry Johnson , Ralph Rebandt

2022: Michigan State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan's 20th Senate District General Election Nov.

69,316 votes (61.00%)

Win

Michigan's 20th Senate District Republican Primary Election August

24,691 votes (67.00%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Government Operations
Member
Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board
Member
2018: Michigan State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Michigan's 26th Senate District General Election Nov.

61,509 votes (57.00%)

Win

Michigan's 26th Senate District Republican Primary Election August

16,529 votes (52.00%)

Win
2014: Michigan State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

66th District)

15,753 votes (57.49%)

Win
2012: Michigan State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

66th District)

22,997 votes (58.56%)

Win
2010: Michigan State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

80th district, Van Buren)

15,492 votes (64.23%)

Win