Michigan Republican Attorney General nominee?
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AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationMichigan State University, J.D.
Notable personal detailsKevin Dean Kijewski is a Michigan attorney based in Birmingham and a Republican candidate for Michigan Attorney General in 2026. He has worked in education leadership, including serving as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit and as a University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Teaching Fellow. He earned a J.D. from Michigan State University and a Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing regulatory burdens and opposing policies that increase costs for small businesses and farmers; favors market-oriented solutions and targeted tax incentives to protect state assets. Positions emphasize lowering costs from regulation and using tax policy as an incentive rather than advocating higher taxes or broad redistribution.
Healthcare
The candidate has criticized COVID-era lockdowns and government overreach during the pandemic and has opposed proposed changes to Michigan’s health education standards that would limit parental opt-out. Beyond those positions related to pandemic restrictions and school health curriculum, there is no clear public statement from the campaign about health-care system policies such as Medicaid, Medicare, the ACA, or a public option.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strong cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and increased deportation of criminal non-citizens, and emphasizes enforcing immigration laws and border security while criticizing judicial decisions seen as lenient. Pledges to facilitate state-federal cooperation with ICE and to prioritize prosecution of public-safety threats related to illegal entry and re-entry.
Climate & Energy
Supports pushing back against state-level environmental mandates and liberal energy policies that raise costs for families and farmers, and emphasizes protecting local energy decision-making and economic interests. Expresses concern about foreign (CCP-linked) investment in Michigan battery projects and advocates scrutiny of such transactions.
Public Safety & Guns
Kevin Kijewski vows to defend the Second Amendment and says he will fight state and federal gun-control measures that he believes infringe on Michiganders’ rights; he emphasizes support for the concealed-carry community and backing law enforcement. His campaign frames opposing gun restrictions as part of restoring constitutional freedoms.
News
Kevin Kijewski is being mentioned in the context of the crowded 2026 state attorney general races, which are drawing heavy fundraising and attention in key swing states. Recent coverage says these races are becoming more important because attorneys general can shape major policy and serve as a path to higher office. Broader election coverage also points to a larger Republican push on election integrity and voting rules ahead of the midterms, but no specific new action by Kijewski is detailed in the summaries.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Kevin Kijewski for Michigan Republican Attorney General nominee?
Michigan Republican Party delegates
Elected official
Michigan Republican Party delegates endorsed Kevin Kijewski for Michigan attorney general at the 2026 endorsement convention.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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