The 55-year-old from Holland is the latest Republican to jump into the race to replace Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm
DETROIT (AP) -- Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra is officially running for governor. Hoekstra said in a news release Monday he is running to "rebuild and reinvigorate" the state, which has led the nation in unemployment in recent years.
He plans to file formal paperwork later Monday in Lansing. The 55-year-old from Holland is the latest Republican to jump into the race to replace Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who can't run for re-election because of term limits.
Other likely GOP candidates include state Sen. Tom George, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land, Attorney General Mike Cox and Ann Arbor venture capitalist Rick Snyder. Other possibilities include Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard and businessman David Brandon.
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