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Dick DeVos

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Dick DeVos

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Michigan Republican Governor nominee?

$243.6K

AUG 5, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleBusiness executive

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age70 years old (Oct 21, 1955)

GenderMale

LocationMichigan

BackgroundBusiness executive

EducationNorthwood University (B.B.A., Business Administration)

Notable personal detailsRichard Marvin “Dick” DeVos Jr. is an American businessman, investor, and former political candidate from Michigan. He served as president of Amway (1993–2002) and previously led the NBA’s Orlando Magic as president and CEO (1991–1993). He later led The Windquest Group and has been active in philanthropy and education initiatives in Michigan, including founding the West Michigan Aviation Academy. He was the 2006 Republican nominee for governor of Michigan.

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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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AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 12, 2026

Dick DeVos is being mentioned in coverage of Michigan’s 2026 election landscape, where Republicans are facing a tougher environment because of rising costs, tariff pressure on the auto industry, and broader political headwinds. The state’s open Senate race is drawing attention as one of the key battlegrounds, with tariffs and the economy emerging as major issues. Separate reporting also notes that Michigan is a major target in the growing 2026 state attorney general fundraising battle.

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NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot1 month ago