Mark Totten backs out of Michigan attorney general race
Mark Totten, a former federal prosecutor, has suspended his campaign for the Michigan Attorney General race in the 2026 election cycle.
www.cbsnews.comHere’s a quick update on the Michigan attorney general race based on the latest reporting.
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The field shifted in late January 2026 as Mark Totten suspended his campaign, narrowing the race for the Republican nomination and leaving Democratic contenders to square off in the primary. Totten’s exit was framed as reducing the path to an endorsement convention and concentrating the contest around other candidates with stronger early fundraising signals. Totten’s departure followed other consolidation dynamics within the field reported by local outlets and national wire services.[5][9][10]
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On the Democratic side, Dana Nessel’s term-limited status means she cannot run again for attorney general, which opened the door for new contenders and increased attention on fundraising and endorsements among Dems in Michigan’s gubernatorial-adjacent landscape. Historical coverage confirms the party dynamics and the evolving primary for AG as competition coalesces around two leading Democrats in similar recent cycles.[1][2]
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The Republican race has seen endorsements and candidate movement influence, with observers noting the contest’s emphasis on courtroom experience and public safety credentials as a contrast to prior cycles. Reports from CBS News and local outlets in late January highlight the shifting paths for candidates and how endorsements may shape the path to the nomination.[4][9][1][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current headlines and summarize who’s leading in fundraising, polling, and endorsements, and I can add a concise timeline of key events in the race. I can also provide short, citied bullets for each major candidate as of today.