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Governor of Michigan

Donna Brandenburg

CandidateU.S. Taxpayers

Race
Governor of Michigan
Election
2026-11-03
Opponents
Jocelyn Benson (Democratic); John James (Republican); Anthony Hudson (Libertarian); Douglas Campbell (Green)
Research
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Donna Brandenburg is the U.S. Taxpayers Party nominee for governor, with running mate Robert Donald Cowper II. She chairs the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan.[1][2][3]

On the ballotGovernor

2026-11-03

Jocelyn Benson Democraticchallenger
John James Republicanchallenger
Anthony Hudson Libertarianchallenger
Douglas Campbell Greenchallenger
Donna Brandenburg U.S. Taxpayerschallenger

Running with Lt. Gov. candidate Robert Donald Cowper II. Nominated at the U.S. Taxpayers convention.

Biography

Donna Brandenburg is the U.S. Taxpayers Party nominee for governor, with running mate Robert Donald Cowper II. She chairs the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan.[1][2][3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Brandenburg was nominated at the U.S. Taxpayers Party convention on July 18, 2026.[3] She was also the party's candidate for governor in 2022, when she lost the general election.[3]

In their own words

Priorities

  • Honesty in government through complete financial and governmental department audits.[4]
  • Ending the property tax and income tax, which she calls unlawful.[4]
  • Defending against corruption and multinational special interests, with a focus on local business, job creation and conservation.[4]

Statements, quoted without a stance

  • Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
    “Lawful immigration is a core tenet of the American process. The Constitution guards against government usurpation of rights.”[4]

    In her answer to the League of Women Voters Vote411 questionnaire, on immigration

  • Faster transition away from fossil fuels
    “I will stop policies that pad utility bills and end backroom deals which destroy the ecology of Michigan.”[4]

    In her answer to the League of Women Voters Vote411 questionnaire, on environment and energy

  • Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
    “End unlawful property tax and income tax.”[4]

    In her answer to the League of Women Voters Vote411 questionnaire, on her priorities

Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 1.The ballot is set for Michigan's Nov. 3 election. Here's what's on it · Bridge Michigan · 2026-10-19 News report
  2. 2.Unofficial Saginaw County November 2026 Candidate List (General Election) · Saginaw County Clerk · 2026-10-19 Official record
  3. 3.Donna Brandenburg · Ballotpedia Reference
  4. 4.Michigan Governor - VOTE411 Voter Guide · League of Women Voters / Vote411 · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words