02/28/2026
🚨 Early Bird Tickets NOW ON SALE! 🚨
Join us in the Upper Peninsula for the UP Gubernatorial Debate – moderated by renowned conservative broadcaster Steve Gruber!
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Terrace Bay Hotel, Gladstone, MI
The event features a live debate among the Republican gubernatorial candidates, with candid discussions on the issues Michigan families care about most. Other statewide and local GOP candidates (US Senate, US Congress – MI-01 focus, Attorney General, Secretary of State, university regents/trustees, and UP offices like State Rep and Senate) will attend for meet-and-greet opportunities during the social hour and event, with some possibly delivering brief remarks.
Schedule Highlights:
• 1:30 pm – Doors Open
• 2:00 pm – Social Hour & Networking
• 3:00 pm – Live Governor Debate
• 5:30 pm – Cash Bar & Hors d’oeuvres
• 6:00 pm – Seated Dinner
Early Bird Pricing (ends March 31, 2026):
• Debate Only: $10
• Debate & Dinner: $70
• VIP Debate & Dinner: $150
This is your chance to engage with leaders, hear their vision for our state, and tell them what you expect of them. Secure your tickets today and help build momentum for 2026 victories!
Tickets 👉 https://secure.anedot.com/mifirstgop/up-debate
Hosted by 1st Congressional District Republicans
