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Richard Sills
Richard Sills (Natural Law Party in Michigan) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.[source]
Biography
Sills, a native of the Cincinnati area, moved to Michigan in 1983. At the time of his entrance into the 2018 election, Sills was an ostrich farmer. Prior to that, Sills worked in the meat-packing industry, owning two meat processing plants in Michigan. Sills was also involved in the implementation of a program of federal safety standards for the meat processing industry. Sills has also spent time in the printing and marketing industries.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Michigan's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026
Michigan's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Democratic primary)
Michigan's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026 (August 4 Republican primary)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Michigan District 2
Incumbent John Moolenaar (R), Ben Ambrose (D), Charlotte Magoon (G), and Richard Sills (Natural Law Party in Michigan) are running in the general election for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | John Moolenaar (R) | |
 | Ben Ambrose (D) | |
 | Charlotte Magoon (G)  | |
 | Richard Sills (Natural Law Party in Michigan) | |
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2
Ben Ambrose (D) defeated Jamie Hill (D) and Clyde Welford (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Ambrose | 44.3 | 32,439 |
 | Jamie Hill | 42.3 | 30,946 | |
| Clyde Welford | 13.4 | 9,802 | ||
| Total votes: 73,187 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Andrew Ault (D)
- Richard Carrizales (D)
- Michael Lynch (D)
Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2
Incumbent John Moolenaar (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on August 4, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Moolenaar | 100.0 | 93,748 |
| Total votes: 93,748 | |||
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Green Party convention
Green Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2
Charlotte Magoon (G) advanced from the Green Party convention for U.S. House Michigan District 2 on April 25, 2026.
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| ✔ | | Charlotte Magoon |
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2018
General election
The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Michigan on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for Governor of Michigan
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gretchen Whitmer (D) | 53.3 | 2,266,193 |
 | Bill Schuette (R) | 43.7 | 1,859,534 | |
 | Bill Gelineau (L) | 1.3 | 56,606 | |
 | Todd Schleiger (U.S. Taxpayers Party) | 0.7 | 29,219 | |
 | Jennifer Kurland (G) | 0.7 | 28,799 | |
 | Keith Butkovich (Natural Law Party in Michigan) | 0.2 | 10,202 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 4,250,585 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Richard Sills (Independent)
- Ryan Henry Cox (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Gretchen Whitmer defeated Abdul El-Sayed and Shri Thanedar in the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan on August 7, 2018.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gretchen Whitmer | 52.0 | 588,436 |
 | Abdul El-Sayed | 30.2 | 342,179 | |
 | Shri Thanedar | 17.7 | 200,645 | |
| Total votes: 1,131,260 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kentiel White (D)
- Bill Cobbs (D)
- Justin Giroux (D)
Republican primary election
Bill Schuette defeated Brian Calley, Patrick Colbeck, and Jim Hines in the Republican primary for Governor of Michigan on August 7, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Michigan
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Schuette | 50.7 | 501,959 |
 | Brian Calley | 25.2 | 249,185 | |
 | Patrick Colbeck | 13.1 | 129,646 | |
 | Jim Hines | 11.0 | 108,735 | |
| Total votes: 989,525 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Evan Space (R)
Campaign themes
2026
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2018
Interview with Clare County Review
In an interview with the Clare County Review, Sills outlined his platform, indicating that the central focus of his campaign would be a commitment to not accepting donations and opposition towards money in the political process. Sills called for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting candidates from accepting campaign donations. Sills also stated his support for an investigation into the impacts a single-payer healthcare system would have in Michigan, arguing that it would cut costs. Sills also argued in favor of the adoption of new energy sources, including the cultivation of industrial hemp.[1]
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See also
2026 Elections
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