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Dick DeVos

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Dick DeVos

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Michigan Republican Governor nominee?

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AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleBusinessman

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age70 years old (Oct 21, 1955)

GenderMale

LocationMichigan

BackgroundBusinessman

Notable personal detailsRichard Marvin "Dick" DeVos Jr. is an American businessman and philanthropist known for leadership roles within Amway/Alticor and for civic and charitable work in West Michigan. He previously ran for Governor of Michigan (2006) and has been active in education- and community-focused initiatives, including founding the West Michigan Aviation Academy. He is married to Betsy DeVos, former U.S. Secretary of Education.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports business-friendly, lower-tax policies and replacing or eliminating Michigan business taxes viewed as job‑killing; favors tax cuts that encourage investment and reducing the tax burden on businesses and individuals. Emphasizes simpler, fairer business tax structures and elimination of specific state business taxes such as the Single Business Tax and personal property tax.

Healthcare

Supports market-based, private-sector approaches to healthcare and favors using technology to streamline the system and reduce errors; emphasizes expanding access through private-market products and efficiency rather than large public expansions. Positions reflect a broader free-market policy orientation favoring private solutions and government flexibility.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate has described himself as "pro‑life" and has donated to and been endorsed by anti‑abortion organizations with policies opposing exceptions beyond saving the mother’s life. Public records and reporting link him to Right to Life groups and donations backing organizations that oppose abortion even in cases of rape or incest.

Climate & Energy

Advocates market-driven, pro-growth energy policy and has criticized state mandates for renewable energy as “trendy,” arguing economic growth and regulatory reform should drive energy choices rather than prescriptive renewable mandates. Emphasizes free‑market approaches and avoiding policies he says would raise utility rates or be led by monopoly interests.

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Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Dick DeVos is being mentioned in coverage of Michigan’s 2026 election landscape, where Republicans are facing a tougher environment in both the governor’s race and the open Senate contest. The state is also a major battleground for big-money spending in 2026, including attorney general races and other key contests. More broadly, Michigan Republicans are dealing with rising costs, tariff pressure on the auto industry, and other headwinds that could shape the races ahead.

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