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Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard says policy failures are driving jobs and families out of the state

Former House speaker cites population decline, education outcomes, energy costs and lack of transparency as reasons for his run for governor

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Dave Bondy
Jan 30, 2026
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Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Leonard says he is running for governor because he believes the state is losing residents, jobs, and opportunity due to poor leadership and policy decisions.

Leonard, a Republican candidate for governor, discussed his campaign and priorities during a wide-ranging interview with Dave Bondy, pointing to population decline,…

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