Anthony Hudson
Candidate for Michigan Governor · Libertarian
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Michigan Governor · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Michigan Department of State — Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election November 3, 2026: GOVLT, Anthony Hudson (Libertarian Party) · read Sep 24, 2026
Results
Certified results for Michigan Governor
Governor
2022 Michigan General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen WhitmerDemocrat | Democrat | 2,430,505 | 54.5% |
| Tudor M. DixonRepublican | Republican | 1,960,635 | 43.9% |
| Mary BuzumaLibertarian | Libertarian | 38,800 | 0.9% |
| Donna BrandenburgUS TAXPAYERS | US TAXPAYERS | 16,246 | 0.4% |
| Kevin HoganGreen | Green | 10,766 | 0.2% |
| Daryl M. SimpsonNATURAL LAW | NATURAL LAW | 4,973 | 0.1% |
Official certified results (Michigan Bureau of Elections precinct file) · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections — official precinct results
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record — has not served in Congress or the Michigan Legislature (rosters checked 2026-09-25)
No elected office with a voting record found.
Sep 25, 2026 · Official · Library of Michigan — Michigan Legislative Biography, all 5,585 legislators · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $1,485this report
- Cash on Hand
- $3,967this report
- Spent
- $1,457this report
- Debts Owed
- $0this report
Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, Anthony Hudson For Governor: July CS, 07/13/2026 – 07/20/2026 (through Sep 3, 2026)
Finance Reports
Campaign finance — Anthony Hudson For Governor: July CS, 07/13/2026 – 07/20/2026
Contributions and other receipts $1,485.23 this period (07/13/2026 – 07/20/2026) and $61,908.25 cumulative · expenditures $1,456.59 this period and $48,746.85 cumulative · ending balance $3,966.62 · debts owed by the committee $0.00.
Sep 3, 2026 · Official · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“People are frustrated by government waste, lack of transparency, and policies that often seem disconnected from reality.”
“Michigan families, workers, small business owners and taxpayers deserve leaders who understand the challenges they face every day,”
“I am running to put the people of Michigan first, protect constitutional freedoms and ensure government answers to the citizens -- not the other way around.”
“Michigan deserves a government that is transparent, accountable and focused on serving its citizens,”
“I am a Michigan-based political candidate, entrepreneur, and outspoken advocate for constitutional rights, limited government, and individual freedom.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Beyond the Ballot Ep 60: Libertarian Gubernatorial candidate shares prioritiesAug 25, 2026 · Press · WLUC TV6
- Detroit Talk City | Anthony Hudson and Clarence BlackAug 19, 2026 · Press · FOX 2 Detroit
- Anthony Hudson launches campaign for governor as Libertarian nomineeJul 6, 2026 · Press · The Mining Journal
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Campaign Websiteelectanthonyhudson.comCampaign website cited by The Mining Journal (2026-07-06) and used for the candidate's Ballotpedia contact email. Live but served behind a Cloudflare challenge; not captured 2026-09-24.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign websiteSelf-published
Polls
Public polls
co/efficientGeneral election · Governor
Jocelyn Benson 47% · John James 44% · Undecided 8%
Sep 21, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026 · 843 LV · ±3.36 pts · mobile text/live landline · co/efficient
Suffolk University Political Research Center for The Hill / NewsNationGeneral election · Governor
Jocelyn Benson 50.6% · John James 34.4% · Douglas Campbell 1.6% · Anthony Hudson 1.4% · Donna Brandenburg 0.4% · Undecided 7.8%
Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026 · 500 LV · ±4.4 pts · live phone · Suffolk University Political Research Center
Emerson College Polling for Nexstar MediaGeneral election · Governor
Jocelyn Benson 48.6% · John James 41.9% · Anthony Hudson 1.8% · Donna Brandenburg 0.7% · Douglas Campbell 0.7% · Undecided 6.2%
Sep 12, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026 · 1,000 LV · ±3 pts · MMS text-to-web/online panel · Emerson College Polling
EPIC-MRAGeneral election · Governor
Jocelyn Benson 45% · John James 41% · Undecided/Refused 14%
Aug 22, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026 · 600 LV · ±4 pts · live phone (80% cell) · EPIC-MRA
Released public polls of this race, as each pollster reported them. A poll is a snapshot, not a forecast.
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Michigan Governor
- Jocelyn BensonDemocrat · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Winnie Brinks
- Donna BrandenburgU.S. Taxpayers · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Robert Donald Cowper II
- Douglas CampbellGreen · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Bobbie Clay
- John JamesRepublican · On the 2026 ballot · Lt. Governor running mate: Jay DeBoyer
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: Governor of Michigan (joint ticket) — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed on the Michigan Department of State Official Candidate Listing (All State and Judicial Offices, General Election Tuesday, November 3, 2026), "Governor / Lt. Governor 4 Year Term": Libertarian Party — "Hudson, Anthony / Parmenter, Beau". Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Michigan Department of State (Bureau of Elections) · sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 general ballot — Governor, MI-GOV
Ballot designation: L
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Michigan Bureau of Elections · sourceGovernor · MI-GOV
Libertarian · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Michigan Bureau of Elections · source
Not on file for Anthony yet: Advertising. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_5pezy9rqq.
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