The Barry County Republican Party and Turning Point USA present the Take Back Michigan 2026 Candidate Forum on Friday, June 6, 2026 at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings, Michigan. Doors open at 5:30 PM. The forum brings together 22 confirmed Republican candidates spanning Governor, US House, state legislature, and key local races, with 4 additional candidates invited.
Governor candidate Ralph Rebandt serves as the official Beverage Sponsor for the forum. State Representative Rachelle Smit is the Food Sponsor. Tickets are $20 at the door; BCGOP members are free. The forum is paid for with regulated funds from the Barry County Republican Party, PO Box 22, Hastings, MI 49058.
When
Friday, June 6, 2026
Doors open 5:30 PM ET
Where
Barry County Expo Center
Hastings, Michigan 49058
Tickets
$20 at the door
BCGOP Members FREE
Hosted By
Barry County Republican Party
Turning Point USA
22 Confirmed Candidates
Republican candidates participating in the Take Back Michigan 2026 Candidate Forum (alphabetical):
- Andy Anuzis
- Thomas Albert
- Terrence Collins
- Bree Moeggenberg
- Christa Murphy
- Anthony Forlini
- Terry Frewen
- Kaleb Hudson
- Doug Lloyd
- Julie Maday
- Lena Epstein
- John Moolenaar (Rep.)
- Aric Nesbitt
- Miguel Pilar
- Ralph Rebandt — Governor
- Angela Rigas
- Mike Rogers (Rep.)
- Michael Schostak
- Rachelle Smit
- Brandon Strong
- Roger Victory
- Michael Warren
Also Invited
- Cassandra Morse-Bills
- Mike Cox
- John James
- Perry Johnson
Ralph Rebandt — Official Beverage Sponsor
Ralph Rebandt is proud to sponsor refreshments at the Take Back Michigan 2026 Candidate Forum. As a candidate for Governor of Michigan, Ralph is committed to supporting Michigan's grassroots Republican organizations and helping voters meet the people who will represent them.
Thank you to Cyndi Twichell and the Barry County Republican Party for organizing this forum across Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Allegan, Kent, Ionia, Eaton, and Barry Counties — bringing voters face-to-face with the candidates who will shape Michigan's 2026 election.
Forum questions: Cyndi Twichell, Barry County Republican Chair — (269) 270-7039