CHALLENGING Gretchen Witmer for the title of governor of Michigan is Tudor Dixon.
From winning the Republican vote during the 2022 Michigan Primaries to receiving a public endorsement from Donald Trump, here's a closer look at Tudor Dixon.
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Who is Michigan governor candidate Tudor Dixon?
Born on May 5, 1977, Tudor Dixon is an American politician and commentator from Illinois.
Through her co-hosting gig on the local news show America's Voices Live, Tudor gained more political exposure.
On May 20, 2021, she announced her campaign for the following year's gubernatorial elections through posts on social media.
She took to Twitter and stated: "I am excited to announce that I am running for governor to get Michigan back on track.
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"We must liberate Michiganders from lockdowns and unleash them to innovate, work, and reap the fruits of their labor.
The political official tweeted: "We must accelerate the learning of our students, not stall and slow down their education.
"We must concentrate on solving big problems, like reducing crime, increasing economic opportunity for everybody, and making high-quality healthcare more affordable and accessible.
"We will restore our state and help Michiganders build their American Dream once again! Let’s do this Michigan!"
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Tudor also told Fox News: "I am honored by the tremendous encouragement I've received to run and look forward to sharing our vision of an ambitious, bright future for our state with Michiganders.
"It is time to reopen, rebuild, and restore Michigan. But to do that, we have to turn the page on Governor Whitmer's record of failed leadership."
On August 3, 2022, Tudor won the GOP Primary and was elected as the party's gubernatorial candidate.
Michigan's gubernatorial race will come to a conclusion on November 8, 2022.
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That Tuesday, voters will see whether Democratic candidate Gretchen Whitmer earns a second term as governor, or if Republican nominee Tudor gets a chance to fill the position.
Is Tudor married and does she have children?
Tudor is married to Aaron William Dixon, with whom she shares four children with.
Tudor and Aaron's four daughters accompany the former on a number of public appearances.
Following her win at the 2022 GOP Republican Primary, the candidate told the press: "I'm so grateful for them.
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"I'm so thankful for the grace and understanding they've given mommy when I haven't been home as much as normal.
"I'm doing this for you girls and every child in Michigan."
