(Community Matters 137) Southwest Michigan Native Aims to be Michigan's Next Governor

Cass County native Aric Nesbitt, the Michigan Senate Minority Leader, has announced his intent to run for governor in 2026.Nesbitt, a conservative Republican, was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010.Nesbitt joins Community Matters to talk about what motivates his run and why.Episode ResourcesMichigan Senate Republicans: Sen. Aric NesbittABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.