Ralph Rebandt is a 2026 Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan, running on a bold vision to build the state’s “next Golden Age” — making Michigan the #1 state in the nation economically while restoring family values, parental rights, and America’s founding principles. A pastor, entrepreneur, and former union member, Ralph brings a rare blend of blue-collar credibility and conservative leadership to the race.
Ralph served for more than 35 years as the organizing and senior pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where he planted daughter congregations in Royal Oak, MI and London, Ontario. He holds a Master of Divinity (magna cum laude) and Master of Arts in Religion from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Religious Education from Summit University. After a lifetime in ministry, he founded Michigan Lighthouse Ministries to mobilize pastors and people of faith for civic engagement.
His leadership extends well beyond the pulpit. Ralph serves as Chaplain for the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Southeastern Michigan Chiefs of Police, and the Farmington Hills and Beverly Hills Police Departments. He is a member of the Council for National Policy Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., placing him among a small circle of conservative leaders shaping national strategy. Ralph also played a strategic grassroots role in President Trump’s 2024 Michigan victory, helping mobilize voters and deliver the state’s electoral votes.
His platform features distinctive policy ideas including transactional gold legislation, a state-backed cryptocurrency, no property tax for seniors, school choice, and strong support for law enforcement. A proud Michigander born in Wyandotte and farm-raised in Woodhaven, Ralph has been married to his wife Carol since 1976 and is the father of 4 children and grandfather of 20.
Dr. Russ Jones is a 30-year award-winning journalist, veteran Christian broadcaster, and CEO of Doctor TV Channel (DrTV) — a national premium broadcast and FAST streaming network delivering medical, wellness, and health-freedom programming free from Big Pharma influence. A storyteller at heart, Russ has built his career at the intersection of faith, media, and culture.
Ralph Rebandt is a 2026 Republican candidate for Governor of Michigan, running on a bold vision to build the state’s “next Golden Age” — making Michigan the #1 state in the nation economically while restoring family values, parental rights, and America’s founding principles. A pastor, entrepreneur, and former union member, Ralph brings a rare blend of blue-collar credibility and conservative leadership to the race.
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