Politics & Government

Tudor Dixon Wins MI Republican Gubernatorial Primary: Reports

Tudor Dixon wins the Republican gubernatorial nomination, and will face Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November, according to reports.

Dixon defeated four other male challengers, including Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt, Kevin Rinke and Garrett Soldano, multiple outlets projected.
Dixon defeated four other male challengers, including Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt, Kevin Rinke and Garrett Soldano, multiple outlets projected. (Daniel Shular/The Grand Rapids Press/AP)

MICHIGAN — Norton Shores businesswoman Tudor Dixon has won the Republican gubernatorial primary and will face Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November, according to the Associated Press.

Dixon defeated four male challengers, including Ryan Kelley, Ralph Rebandt, Kevin Rinke and Garrett Soldano, multiple outlets including the New York Times and NBC projected.

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Dixon just days before Tuesday primaries. She was also endorsed by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, as well as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and several anti-abortion organizations.

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Republican Gubernatorial Primary Results:

Tudor Dixon - 433,204

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Kevin Rinke - 234,255

Garrett Soldano - 191,409

Ryan Kelley - 164,488

Ralph Rebandt - 44,962

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