GOP gubernatorial debate in Howell

Monica Schafer, of Williamston, and others wave flags before the debate, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidates left to right are North Shores commentator Tudor Dixon, Metro Detroit businessman Kevin Rinke, Allendale real estate broker Ryan Kelley, Oakland County businessman Perry Johnson, MSP Captain Michael Brown, Oakland County Pastor Ralph Rebandt, Mattawan chiropractor Garrett Soldano and Grand Haven financial advisor Michael Markey.

People clap before the debate, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidates left to right are North Shores commentator Tudor Dixon, Metro Detroit businessman Kevin Rinke, Allendale real estate broker Ryan Kelley, Oakland County businessman Perry Johnson, MSP Captain Michael Brown, Oakland County Pastor Ralph Rebandt, Mattawan chiropractor Garrett Soldano and Grand Haven financial advisor Michael Markey.

Candidates, left to right, North Shores commentator Tudor Dixon, Metro Detroit businessman Kevin Rinke, Allendale real estate broker Ryan Kelley, Oakland County businessman Perry Johnson, MSP Captain Michael Brown, Oakland County Pastor Ralph Rebandt, Mattawan chiropractor Garrett Soldano and Grand Haven financial advisor Michael Markey, Jr. participate in the debate, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Melissa Ward, of Atlanta, MI, takes video of presentations before the debate. She is a candidate for Montmorency County Council, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

2APatroit.org co-founder (in Michigan) Anna-Marie Rodriguez-Pelizzari, third from right, of Brighton, shares a laugh with other before the debate begins, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Livingston County Republican Party's 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner features the First Official GOP Gubernatorial Debate at Crystal Gardens Event and Banquet Center in Howell, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Bruce Little signs his name and the name of his wife, Susan, both of Williamston, on Candidate Kevin Rinke's bus, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Livingston County Republican Party's 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner features the First Official GOP Gubernatorial Debate at Crystal Gardens Event and Banquet Center in Howell, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

The bus of Candidate Michael Markey, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Livingston County Republican Party's 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner features the First Official GOP Gubernatorial Debate at Crystal Gardens Event and Banquet Center in Howell, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

An optic cut 9mm Ruger Max9 with fiver optic night sights are part of the silent auction, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Livingston County Republican Party's 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner features the First Official GOP Gubernatorial Debate at Crystal Gardens Event and Banquet Center in Howell, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

A signed portrait of President Donald Trump is part of the silent auction, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Livingston County Republican Party's 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner features the First Official GOP Gubernatorial Debate at Crystal Gardens Event and Banquet Center in Howell, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Perry Johnson's bus, Thursday, May 12, 2022. The Livingston County Republican Party's 2022 Lincoln Day Dinner features the First Official GOP Gubernatorial Debate at Crystal Gardens Event and Banquet Center in Howell, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Ryan Kelley, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Kevin Rinke, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Tudor Dixon, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Garrett Soldano, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Michael Brown, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Perry Johnson during the debate, Thursday night, May 12, 2022.

Candidate Michael Markey, Jr., Thursday night, May 12, 2022.