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DEWITT, MI — Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Michigan House Speaker, Tom Leonard, will spend two days in the Upper Peninsula this week, meeting with residents, supporting local events, and listening to community concerns.
Leonard will attend the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba on Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15, visiting with fairgoers, local leaders, and small business owners. He will host a Meet and Greet on the fairgrounds from 4:00 -5:30pm on Thursday.
August 13, 2025
DEWITT, MI — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard will continue his conversations about Michigan agriculture with farmers, agribusiness leaders, and agricultural innovators from across the state when he visits the AGROEXPO Farm Show in St. Johns from 1:30p – 3:00p on Tuesday August 12th.
“Michigan’s farmers are the backbone of our economy and a cornerstone of our communities,” Leonard said. “From the crops they grow to the jobs they create; agriculture touches every corner of our state.
August 11, 2025
August 4, 2025
DEWITT, MI — Tom Leonard, Republican candidate for Governor, today announced a two weeklong focus on safeguarding farmers and farmland. This statewide celebration highlights Michigan’s second-largest industry.
“Michigan agriculture is more than just our roots, it’s our future,” said Leonard. “From family farms in Sanilac to dairy producers in Central Michigan, our agricultural sector feeds families, drives exports, and is the lifeblood of rural communities.”
DEWITT, MI — This week, Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard will participate in a roundtable discussion on the cost of living and affordability issues in both Midland and Arenac Counties.
From housing and energy costs to gas and groceries, these community conversations are designed to highlight the affordability crisis impacting Michigan families and to inform a results-driven agenda to make Michigan a growth state.
July 28, 2025
July 23, 2025
DEWITT, MI — Tom Leonard, Republican candidate for Governor, will participate in a roundtable discussion focused on the rising cost of living and economic affordability challenges facing Michigan families. The event, part of the campaign’s “Citizen’s Agenda for State Government” will bring together community leaders, small business owners, property owners, and residential builders to discuss real solutions to the everyday financial pressures citizens face.
“Too many Michiganders are working harder than ever but falling further behind,” said Leonard. “From groceries to gas, housing to healthcare, the cost of living is squeezing families in every corner of our state. That must change.”
July 17, 2025
DEWITT, MI — Tom Leonard, Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan, today announced that retired Colonel Kriste Kibbey Etue, the first woman to serve as Director of the Michigan State Police, has endorsed his candidacy and will serve as Chair of the Tom Leonard Law Enforcement Coalition.
Colonel Etue brings more than three decades of frontline experience and executive leadership in law enforcement, including eight years as the Director of the Michigan State Police. She is widely respected across Michigan for her integrity, professionalism, and deep commitment to public safety.
July 7, 2025
MARQUETTE, MI — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard kicked o6 a multi-day visit to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula yesterday focused on listening to local concerns, discussing U.P. priorities, and sharing a vision for making Michigan a growth state again.
The tour includes planned stops in Marquette, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Escanaba and St. Ignace. The campaign has scheduled meetings this week with small business owners, local educators, law enforcement, tribal leaders, healthcare professionals, and UP residents from all walks of life.
June 17, 2025
DEWITT, MI — Tom Leonard, a proven conservative leader, lifelong Michigander and former Speaker of the Michigan House, today announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor of Michigan.
Tom’s campaign will focus on turning Michigan into a growth state where our kids can build their future, as well as making life more affordable by lowering taxes, reforming burdensome regulations and empowering workers through freedom to work policies.
Every dollar brings us one step closer to putting Michigan back in the hands of working people by electing Tom to Governor.
