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Press Contact Information

Campaign Email: Rebandt4Governor@gmail.com

Campaign Phone: 248-694-4677

Campaign Address: 8679 26 Mile Road, #427, Washington, MI 48094

Key Campaign Facts

  • Candidate: Ralph Rebandt
  • Office Sought: Governor of Michigan
  • Election: November 2026 (GOP Primary: August 2026)
  • Party: Republican
  • Background: Pastor, Oakland Hills Community Church, Farmington Hills
  • Role: Chaplain, Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Campaign Focus: Education reform, law enforcement support, economic growth, parental rights

Key Endorsements

  • Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police - Unanimous endorsement
  • The Honorable Bob McEwen - Executive Director, Council for National Policy; U.S. Congressman (fmr.)
  • The Honorable Rick Green - Founder and President of Patriot Academy; Texas State Representative (fmr.)
  • Fr. Frank Pavone - Founder and Executive Director, Priests for Life
  • Dr. William Scott Magill - Founding Executive Director, Veterans in Defense of Liberty
  • Ken Massey - Farmington Hills Mayor (fmr.)

National Media Appearances

Pastor Ralph Rebandt has appeared on a range of national conservative broadcast and digital outlets in addition to Michigan press. The selected appearances below are verifiable on the public record.

FlashPoint with Gene Bailey — Victory Channel

Live national interview, April 21, 2026. Distributed via Victory Channel, Daystar, Dish, DirecTV, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and the FlashPoint app — reaching 100,000+ households across all 50 U.S. states and 40 countries.

Newsmax

Interview with hosts Shaun Kraisman and Emma Rechenberg.

Right Side Broadcasting Network — "Praying for America with Fr. Frank Pavone"

Guest segment on the program co-hosted by Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life. RSBN reaches a national conservative audience across YouTube, Rumble, and broadcast partners.

WND / WorldNetDaily

Coverage by national correspondent Bob Unruh.

American Family Radio (AFR Network)

Guest on Pirate Money Radio with Kevin Freeman, broadcast across the AFR Network.

Brandenburg News Network

Multiple full-length interviews with host Donna Brandenburg.

American Journal News

Multi-article tag coverage of campaign activity and platform.

ReAwaken America Tour — Grand Rapids, Michigan

Featured speaker at the ReAwaken America stop in Grand Rapids — a national conservative conference series with Mike Lindell, Gen. Michael Flynn, Clay Clark, and other movement leaders.

Michigan Media Coverage

PBS "Off the Record"

Appearance on the long-running Michigan public-affairs program (April 10, 2026).

WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit (ABC)

Coverage on the Detroit DMA #14 — the largest media market in Michigan.

The Detroit News

Multiple campaign-cycle articles covering platform and primary debates.

Bridge Michigan

Independent state policy and political journalism coverage.

Michigan Public Radio

Statewide public radio coverage and interviews.

Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference

Stage appearance with the Michigan gubernatorial field at the 2025 conference.

Media Resources

Campaign Bio

Ralph Rebandt is a longtime Michigan pastor and community leader running for Governor on a platform of parental rights, law enforcement support, and economic growth.

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Policy Positions

Detailed positions on education, public safety, economy, healthcare, and more.

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Endorsements

Law enforcement leaders, community advocates, and Michigan families supporting Ralph.

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Campaign Events

Upcoming rallies, town halls, and appearances across Michigan.

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Media Inquiries

For interview requests, press credentials, or additional information:

Email: Rebandt4Governor@gmail.com

Phone: 248-694-4677