Kim Thomas

Democratic Party

Candidate for Governor

Battle Creek, MI

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What is Kim Thomas running for?

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Most recent race: Governor Michigan
Party: Democratic Party
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Current role: Candidate for Governor

Kim Thomas is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Michigan in the 2026 election. She is a veteran who served 20 years in the U.S. Department of Defense and holds a federal auditing certification. Thomas is also a modern-day farmer, small business owner, and former math teacher who holds an MBA from Spring Arbor University. Her campaign focuses on state-level education reform, middle-class stability, and bringing economic development to Michigan communities.

Where does Kim Thomas stand on the issues?

Kim Thomas has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

Cost of Living & Affordability
Supports
Thomas supports reforming Michigan's auto and health insurance system, including rolling back the state's No-Fault auto insurance law, to lower premiums and reduce costs for families.
“The current system is a 'catastrophe' for the average family's bank account. We can provide a safety net for the injured without forcing every single Michigander to pay the highest insurance premiums in the nation. We need a market-driven system that provides choice, not a government-mandated system that provides poverty.”
kim4mi.comAs of August 2026
Economic Development & Growth
Supports
Thomas campaigned on 'Motor-Mile' community revitalization to convert vacant commercial corridors into productive businesses, infrastructure investment, and support for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
“Motor-Mile community revitalization to transform "ghost town" blocks into centers of profitability; Infrastructure investment so every family - regardless of background - can do more than just survive; Support small businesses and local entrepreneurs because Kim lives the challenges they face every day”
kim4mi.comAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
Supports
Thomas, a federal auditor by trade, campaigned on expanding classrooms, overhauling school food programs, and pursuing state-level education reform by rooting out administrative bloat and 'ghost' projects in the state budget rather than raising taxes.
“I am a federal auditor. I've spent my career finding where the money is hidden. Michigan's budget is massive, but it's full of 'ghost' projects and administrative bloat. We don't need more of your tax money; we need a Governor who knows how to count the money we already have.”
kim4mi.comAs of August 2026
Taxes
Opposes
Thomas opposes any state-level inheritance or estate tax and pledges to protect family businesses (up to $15M) and estates (up to $3.75M) as federal exemptions are set to shrink.
“I'm not waiting for a crisis to act. Federal exemptions are set to drop significantly by 2026, and many in Lansing want to sneak a state tax back in to fill budget holes. I am drawing a line in the sand now: Your family's legacy - up to $15 million for businesses and estates - is off-limits. Period.”
kim4mi.comAs of August 2026

Education

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Support for Kim Thomas · 9/15/2026

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