But as of Monday, the GOP candidate who has raised the most money is former Detroit police chief James Craig with $1.4 million, followed by chiropractor Garrett Soldano with $1.1 million. That's what the law said. width: 50%; She produces and edits studio interviews and feature stories, and helps manage the Mornings in Michigan series. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider } So a candidate running within that party would welcome an endorsement from a past president. And you need a governor that's willing to do the right thing that's not looking to make a career out of this. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { We find drug lords, we get nominated for Golden Globes, we do a lot of stuff.". } He is actually nothing like Kevin and is a smart, hilarious, down-to-earth fella. Ballotpedia features 395,420 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. The former head of the Rinke Automotive Group said at the Bearded Lamb Brewing Companyhe was a better choice than Democratic incumbent, Gov. background-color: green; overflow-y: auto; How important do you think Trump's endorsement is of a potential candidate like yourself? U.S. President | padding-bottom: 7px; "Well, in my career, I have employed hundreds of thousands of people. $('.hideResponses').hide(); margin-bottom: 4px; I would never use partisanship as an excuse for not accomplishing the goal of running the business of the state of Michigan better.. After graduating, Rinke joined his family's car dealership business, Rinke Automotive Group. We can't have a governor that selectively enforces laws on the books based on their personal opinions.". } color: white; .election_results_text { ul.key-messages {list-style-type: none; margin-left:10px; } text-align: center; If you look at this from a business investment, it's not a good investment. color: #fff; Kevin Rinke (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Michigan. Over the years, I realized that I could create a professional environment. font-weight: bold; "There's a large oak tree in the Newton Centre park playground that is legendary because only a few humans have hit it with a baseball from home plate, and BJ Novak is among them. border:1px solid #FFB81F; The state health department focused on caring for elderly individuals with COVID-19 inside isolated areas at current nursing homes, while Republicans repeatedly pushed separate facilities to combat the spread. } We create a smaller government, not one that is spending. Rinke has also proposed the elimination of the states personal income tax, a barrier he sees to expanding business opportunities in Michigan. School districts | And that's the difference between Kevin Rinke and Gretchen Whitmer. display: block; font-weight: bold; Now a new campaign ad from Kevin Rinke, . Studied at Michigan State University. display: inline-block; Ted Nugent, who endorsed gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke Thursday, is a lifetime member of the far-right Oath Keepers, a group central to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. background-color: #003388; U.S. Congress | November 22, 2021 / 1:09 PM Incumbents are bolded and underlined. But currently, because we have a history of not having that proper environment, there may be a need for them. Definitely from looking at him, wasn't necessarily like the type of cat that I would even, like, deal with. }) 91.3 Port Huron 89.7 Lansing 91.1 Flint. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Kevin Rinke can trace his familys roots on Michigan soil back for generations. .votebox-results-cell--check { p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} While he does not believe last year's election was stolen, he would welcome an endorsement from the former president, who continues to push that unfounded claim. LANSING, Mich. Southeast Michigan businessman Kevin Rinke knows hes risking a lot by putting $10 million of his own money into his campaign for Michigan governor. .inner_percentage.Green { 2021 Associated Press.

   .contact_entity {font-size: 1.5em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;}  KR: Kevin Rinke's plan is to completely eliminate the personal income tax, [which is] 4.25%. Gretchen Whitmer in November. And you know what? And I disagreed with the legislature the way they presented the bill. } "Well, I have been on record of saying that I disagreed with Gretchen Whitmer when she signed the bill. That'sMachiavellian strategy mischievous Democrats have prescribed in other states where election-deniers and anti-vaccine extremistsare contending in Republican primaries for important statewide offices. 	.image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper { In regards to the election, I know what I've been able to gather through normal media outlets. 	.electionsectionheading { })  Rinke later helmed a brain injury rehab facility, a health care company and became a private investor.  Growing up, I loved playing on computer, as well as trying to figure out how they worked.  Doug Tribou: You owned and operated businesses in a couple of different industries, including car dealerships. $('.pastResponses').hide(); Has your business interest been hurt by the change to the law? [Whitmer's] management of the state and her decision making, I believe, are disastrous, Rinke said in our interview. .expand-all:hover, .collapse-all:hover {cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;}           / CW50 Detroit. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Rinke Pontiac-GMC, Rinke Cadillac, Rinke Toyota. 		font-weight: 300; } Doesn't mean that everybody carries a gun, but they have the right to do that. You also invested in a company that cares for people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. And a freakishly good golfer.". 		float: left; Whitmer's reelection campaign has raised a record-breaking amount of money, more than $17 million so far this cycle. 		padding:7px 8px 8px; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { 91.7 Ann Arbor/Detroit  104.1 Grand Rapids
 Gretchen Whitmer. But for the first time in his life, during the pandemic, Rinke considered leaving the.  		color: #6db24f; 		background-color: grey; There are five candidates trying to win the Republican Party's nomination to challenge Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer in the November election. 	background-color: #f9f9f9; Michigan's race for governor: Meet GOP candidate Ryan Kelley, Michigan's race for governor: Meet GOP candidate Garrett Soldano, Michigan's race for governor: Meet GOP candidate Tudor Dixon, Michigan's race for governor: Meet GOP candidate Ralph Rebandt, Get to know the candidates: How to research the people on your ballot, GOP gubernatorial candidates agree on opposing regulations and critical race theory during debate, Absentee ballot requests up substantially from 2018 primary, The Ironton sunk in 1894.  News in 2016. 	color: white; She talked to Michigan Radio's Morning Edition host Doug Tribou as part of our Election 2022 coverage. 	} In 2017, Ansel Elgort posted a photo on Instagram where part of the caption read, "Laguardia high school pride. He wore lots of ponytails in his head, and I'm pretty sure I bought weed from him.". He lives in Birmingham with wife, Janine, and children Amanda and Grant. And even Ruth Bader Ginsburg agreed with that. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { display: none; } div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } Ralph Rebandt, 64, is an evangelical preacher who wants to mandate a Bible-based curriculum in Michigan classrooms, if onlyconservative Supreme Court justices will evisceratethe Constitution's inconvenient prohibition of government-imposed religion.  	display: inline-block; The greatest state in America, he said, and I plan on making Michigan great again.. 	color: white; When I talk about election integrity, it's critical for our republic and for our state. 	} Email news@13onyourside.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter. 		display: inline; My son, who was in on the conversation, said, dad, fix the darn thing.. So for the next couple of months, I worked with him on his Pro-Am golf tournament.. 	} Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Elections in 2023 | .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} MICHIGAN, USA  Michigan's primary election is Aug. 2 and one of the hottest contests on the ballot is the Republican governor primary. We've heard other entrepreneurs make the same claim Rick Snyder is the most recent example only to find themselves hamstrungby the realities ofdemocratic government. ", After arriving to the event to Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down," Rinke said he had met with voters to hear their concerns and learned they "want leaders that are focused on Michigan"and her people, not leaders auditioning for other jobs.". People should expect that voting rolls are clean. 	} 	background-color: #003388; .widget-value { "And I believe that Kevin has the leadership. 	.race_header.libertarian { He says he's made 21 stops across the state, listening to people's concerns about the economy amid the pandemic. That's before you add in the taxes from people who currently leave the state for six months and one day to avoid paying personal income tax. And, critically, the auditor's review did not conclude that the 1,616 votes were fraudulent. Kevin Rinke is his own man. A governor who's qualified, tested and can be trusted," he said. And I was there that day.". And it forces states to be subservient to the federal government. Because when government spends out of control, it adds to inflation, it doesn't reel it in. His Pontiac dealership is the biggest in the world, the Cadillac business is No. Today, we are highlighting Kevin Rinke, a Republican candidate for governor who owned and operated a group of car dealerships in the Detroit area and is now working with an organization focused on the rehabilitation of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. A few years ago I became interested in the #circulareconomy for #textiles , a sector that still has quite a long way to go to achieve #circularity .  	.indicate_scroll { How to run for office | While the GOP candidates oppose overwhelmingly popular initiatives in order to appeal to the radical right wing of their party, Governor Whitmer is puttingMichiganfirst.  Support remains for the first-term governor, who was elected in 2018. $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { 	} In introducing Rinke Thursday, Lloyd Barnes, a former sales associate, lauded him as a businessman whose approach "created the atmosphere" for his dealership to thrive.  We have very low employee turnover, and I believe it's because our employees have the authority to make decisions," he said. 	.race_header.republican { 		letter-spacing: 0.03em; 	 	} You can only vote one time. Rinke said he would not have instituted the lockdowns if he were governor during the pandemic and shared his thoughts on small businesses moving forward. .widget-row.value-only {  2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Two, those entry points would include a foyer with two sets of doors, where people would have to not only enter one door, but then pass through a second door. Rinke went on to say that 16,000 people left the state last year to find jobs in another state, taking their tax dollars with them. 		background-color: #f9d334; 		height: 22px; Rinke refused to answer, while Johnson said he needs to see more data. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. 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Do you want it? He lost in the Republican primary on August 2, 2022. 	} Kevin Rinke, a Republican candidate for governor, meets with people on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Fleetwood Diner in Lansing, Mich. Rinke launched a 10-day bus tour across Michigan three months. The two actors attended The Westminster Schools in Atlanta in the late 1980s, early 1990s. Rinke decries a tyrannical government, closed small businesses, illegal immigration, voter fraud, critical race theory.. Click below to see everything we have to offer. 			width: 100%; KR: Here's a for instance, and this is somewhat tongue in cheek. 		margin: 8px auto; 	word-wrap: break-word; Rinke also criticized the Whitmeradministration'shandling of nursing homes. clearInterval(nTimer); We'llbe alarmed if Rinke's proposal turnsout to be more thana bumper sticker slogan. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. And I have serviced millions of people from the state of Michigan. The laws that I'm asking about are more preemptive in the form of a red-flag law. 	.votebox_bp_logo { 	.outer_percentage { 		font-size: 12px; Biography Rinke received a bachelor's degree in advertising and statistics from Michigan State University in 1983. We'reskeptical of Rinke's confidencethat his successful private business ventures guarantee he'll beequally successful runninga state whose taxing and spending authority rests with an independent Legislature. 		display: inline-block; "We carpooled, lived at each other's houses.". Rink believes that his understanding of the issues affecting Michiganders and his experience as a businessman in the state will help him win the Governorship. And currently, there is no information that says that the election was stolen. Rinke has said he would funnel at least $10 million into his campaign. } How to vote | College. With 202 employees in three dealerships, Kevin Rinke's company is one of the top-ranking GM sales operations globally. and the hashtag "#dontforgetthelittlepeople.".  		display: table; State executives | Ballot measures, Who represents me? What good is it to charge, for instance, a perpetrator of a crime with 150 violations of the law when they killed somebody?  2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper, "And I believe that Kevin has the leadership. Kevin Rinke ( Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of Michigan. Aaron Parseghian: It's clear that former President Trump still has a big voice in the Republican party. As part of Michigan Radio's Election 2022 coverage, he spoke with Morning Edition host Doug Tribou. "I'm the only candidate that has said rape and incest are the two exceptions that I support, just like Donald Trump, just like Ronald Reagan. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); "Well, I'm the only candidate that's actually put forth a proposal that immediately addresses the needs of Michigan families. 	.votebox-results-cell--number { It's got to stop Michigan's at a tipping point.". "I think it's real business experience and leadership experience," he added. We did not have time to get to questions about gun control in Michigan but did receive a statement on Rinke's stance from, Katie Martin, a senior advisor to Rinke: Kevin Rinke supports the 2nd Amendment and believes in constitutional carry which we saw used just last week by a brave citizen to save countless lives in Indiana. | var nTimer = setInterval(function() { Eddie Redmayne went to an English boarding school with the Duke of Cambridge. } 		height: 50px; By Daniel Dale Michigan's Republican primary for governor has been marred by a scandal over fake signatures on five candidates' nomination petitions. About Kevin Rinke Liberal used car dealer Kevin Rinke wants to be your next Governor.  		margin-bottom: .75em; The BRIT School in London calls itself "the leading performing and creative arts school in the UK," so it's no surprise that these two talented musicians got their start there. Two suits, examined by The Detroit News, involved four employees of Rinke Pontiac/GMC. 		margin: 0px 10px; Rinke says that time shadowing the former president, and his political rival and friend democrat Tip ONeill, taught him a great deal about bipartisanship. 	.results_row td { You need to be a citizen. 	.inner_percentage.Republican { And I said, it would be an honor and a privilege, said Rinke of that first meeting. 	vertical-align: top; This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. Gretchen Whitmer. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "We will possibly expand into Ford, Chrysler, BMW and more.". The state needs to decide where it stands. Fieger is a celebrated trial lawyer who championed many policy positions we supported, but we (and the vast majority of Michigan voters) recognized him as singularly unqualified to oversee Michigans executive branch. 	} And I've called for the complete elimination of the personal income tax, 4.25%. In an interview with the Free Press Editorial Board, he said he had discovered "no evidence" that Biden's victory was fraudulent. Like the terrible socialist system it came from, its a pile of junk, Rinke says in the ad. 		font-style: italic; He wants more parental input in the classroom, plans to ban critical race theory and gender studies, and wants to see all Michigan public schools at a 95% literacy level by the time he hypothetically leaves office. All Rights Reserved. .widget-row.Libertarian { 		margin-top: 1em; It's inexcusable and I won't allow it. Even so, Michigan voters would benefit if Republicans nominated an experienced and credible candidate to challenge Whitmers bid for re-election. State and local courts | } 	}                                   as well as other partner offers and accept our, Jason Merritt/Getty Images and Richard Shotwell/AP, Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Sean Spicer/Getty Images, Emma McIntyre/Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Kevin Winter/Neilson Barnard/Getty Images, Dimitrios Kambouris/Christopher Polk/Getty Images, Emma McIntyre/Jason Merritt/Michael Loccisano/Getty Images, Vittorio Zunino Celotto/WPA Pool/Getty Images, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Rich Fury/Getty Images; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images, JB Lacroix/Neilson Barnard/Jamie McCarthy/ Getty Images, Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, went to New York City's LaGuardia High School, They were both quite popular and very different, Krasinski even appeared in Novak's senior play, Liv Tyler and Kate Hudson attended Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, said on a 2011 appearance on "Lopez Tonight,", 18 pairs of celebrities who have been friends since childhood, 14 celebrities you probably had no idea went to prom together. We asked the candidates about several aspects of education in the state, including the literacy rates in Michigan.  .widget-row.Green { As the GOP gubernatorial primary approaches, we are speaking to each of the candidates about issues that affect Michiganders. Kevin Rinke decided to announce his candidacy for governor after talking to people around the state and learning people had the same concerns about Michigan's government that he did. Climate Change | What's up with this wild weather? This is a good friend.". We believe inexperience is as problematic for politicians as it is for auto mechanics, air traffic controllersand heart surgeons. We don't need extremism, we need common sense solutions. 		.votebox { All of this happened back in the early 2000s at the Professional Children's School on the Upper West Side in NYC. However, he thinks his successful business background separates himself from the field. 		background-color: #f4f4f4; 	clear: both; In the past few weeks, we've seen him endorse state House candidates, continuing to make some unfounded claims that the election was some way stolen from him here in Michigan. }) 	.race_header.green {  $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { div.survey-scrollbox {  height:400px;  overflow:scroll;  margin:20px;  padding:10px;  border:1px solid gray; } What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Shes focused on fixing the damn roads and has made the largest increase in school funding in the states history  without raising taxes," he added. 		border: 1px solid #999; a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } 	font-weight: bold;  But as soon as he approached me, he was like a magnet.". 		padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: white; Rinke is either too craftyor too craven to join the minority of principled Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and Michigan Congressman Peter Meijer, who have rejected Trump's leadership. DT: I should ask you for a note of disclosure. Kevin Rinke has offered little detail on his vision for public education in Michigan if elected. 	.inner_percentage { 		background-color: #db0000; The Michigan primary election takes place on August 2nd. Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Rodericka Applewhaite said Rinke's entrance into the race throws the "crowded primary of extremists into even more chaos. I've already seen (him) demonstrate the willingness to allow those who are running the show to do their job. "We would limit entry points into the schools. 	.results_row td:first-child { And the answer is, of course not. Those people who had already been injured had paid to the insurance company into the state, the price for unlimited lifetime benefits. During a 2016 interview on the Australian radio show "Fitzy and Wippa," Jessie J said that she and Adele used to sing together during lunchtime. Those comments heartened supporters such as Susan Lorenz, who traveled from Brighton with her husband to hear him. 	.non_result_row { Source1Source2. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { 		.race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { Thanks to her leadership, Michigan localities are prepped and ready to start using these federal dollars as soon as possible.". High school. "We didn't have the financial resources to go out and do that as an individual retailer," Rinke said. But in the summer of 2020, frustration with the state's. Today, we are highlighting Kevin Rinke, a Republican candidate for governor who owned and operated a group of car dealerships in the Detroit area and is now working with an organization focused. "And in high school, Pac was a little funny looking. 		width: 35px !important; .widget-row { That, alas, is not in the cards this year. 		font-weight: 300; Here's a timeline of their friendship. .widget-key { Staying current is easy with Crains news delivered straight to your inbox. Both are currently blocking a 1931 trigger law in Michigan that would ban abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest. 		font-style: italic; .widget-row.value-only.white { Ryan and Jim might not have been the best of friends on "The Office," but BJ Novak and John Krasinski go way back. Staying current is easy with Crain's news delivered straight to your inbox, free of charge. "He's a wonderful man. Voters want a leader to put at end to Gov. At age 10 he was a gofer, then learned to wash cars, change oil and every aspect of the company. 		padding-top: 8px; But at the end of the day, Roe v. Wade being overturned was the proper decision. 

1:25. Rinke, a 61-year-old Bloomfield Hills resident who acquired his wealth by expanding and then selling his familys auto dealership empire, contends that his experience overseeing a variety of regulated businesseshas made himsavvy in the ways of state government. Now, potentially because of situations, there may be legislation that comes up. .widget-row.Republican { Here's who I am: Personal Life: I was born and raised right here in Metro Detroit (Sterling Heights to be specific). if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; What's on my ballot? The Republican candidate also refutes criticism that hes trying to buy an election, calling those claims disingenuous.. .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} width: 350px; "I'm not looking for a return on this money. Besides the auto group, he has led other businesses, including a traumatic brain injury center and Centria Healthcare. letter-spacing: 0.03em; width: 100% !important; They should have been grandfathered in. .external_links_table { width: auto !important; } Lenny Kravitz and Nicolas Cage both attended Beverly Hills High School, and they even worked on the same production of "Oklahoma" while they were there. Lauren also serves as the lead substitute host for Morning Edition. DT: Obviously, the example of bombings or bomb threats is valid, but I think it's fair to say that shootings are clearly more prevalent and more of an ongoing issue in our society. width: 250px; The primary takes place in August of next year, the winner of which will face incumbent Democratic Gov. All about me. padding-top: 3px; } "Well, as a rule, if we had the proper environment, we wouldn't need tax incentives. } background-color: #6db24f; Gretchen Whitmer. Matt Damon told Conan O'Brien in 2019 that Ben Affleck came to his defense during a fight in high school, and that's when they really cemented their friendship. } .contact_entity {font-size: 1.0em ;margin-top: 0.6em; margin-bottom: 0em; margin-right: 0.5em;} DT: How would you offset the revenue loss that would be created by the elimination of the personal income tax? Rinke, who is reportedly from Bloomfield Township and had been exploring a bid for months, said he is prepared to spend at least $10 million, shaking up a crowded GOP primary of untested political newcomers. They ran in the same circles due to their famous parents and became fast friends. And then the third thing is when I went around the state and spoke with people, they had the exact same concerns that I did. And unfortunately, we've been losing businesses and losing residents under this particular governor's leadership. Weekday mornings on Michigan Radio, Doug Tribou hosts NPR's Morning Edition, the most listened-to news radio program in the country. font-size: 16px; GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Kevin Rinke can trace his family's roots on Michigan soil back for generations. And I realize that guns are an emotional issue, but people who are law abiding understand how those guns operate and they handle them safely, incorrectly. top: -5px; Rinke, CEO of a successful chain of car dealerships, is running on education, business, and election reform. Businessman Kevin Rinke's entrance into the GOP primary for Michigan governor represents a major shake-up in the race. There are conditions. And I also know that leaders represent everybody. In 2009, Rinke joined Cassell & Associates, an organization focused on the rehabilitation of individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022. .non_result_row div { "At that time he was Nick Coppola, Nicolas Coppola. In manyrespects, Rinke sounds like a throwback to the starve-the-government fiscal conservatism of Reagan and Newt Gingrich. We're offering a great rate on digital subscriptions. .race_header.democratic { max-width: 75px; His enthusiasm for slashingtaxes and eliminating regulations should appeal to traditional Republicansespecially the affluent ones who would profit most handsomely from his proposal to eliminate Michigan's income tax. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} } .widget-row.value-only.black { } p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} I get texts from people who don't like the fact that I'm running for government and they call me crazy. } margin-bottom: 1px; KR: We have also seen, you know, mass killings or mass injuries caused by automobiles, incidents with knives. So we warily recommend Kevin Rinke as the Republican gubernatorial hopeful least likely to lead his party even deeper into the authoritarian abyss its most extreme elements want to plumb. 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