History of Tudor Dixon in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 19, 2025

Tudor Dixon is an American politician, businesswoman, and conservative political commentator. As a member of the Republican Party, she was the nominee for Governor of Michigan in the 2022 election, becoming the first female nominee for governor from the Michigan Republicans. Dixon lost the election to the incumbent Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer.

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May 5, 1977: Tudor Dixon Born

On May 5, 1977, Tudor Dixon (née Makary) was born. She is an American politician, businesswoman, and conservative political commentator.

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1995: Graduated from High School

In 1995, Tudor Dixon graduated from Naperville Central High School.

1998: Received Bachelor of Arts Degree

In 1998, Tudor Dixon received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology from the University of Kentucky.

2015: Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

In 2015, Tudor Dixon was diagnosed with breast cancer and is a survivor.

2017: Co-founded Lumen Student News

In 2017, Tudor Dixon co-founded Lumen Student News, a now-defunct news site that produced conservative-leaning lessons for grade school students.

2018: Became a Conservative Commentator

In 2018, Tudor Dixon became a conservative commentator, anchoring the weekly program America's Voice Live on Real America's Voice.

June 2020: Claimed Children Are Not At Risk of COVID-19

In a June 2020 episode of her America's Voice Live show, Tudor Dixon stated that "our kids are not at risk" of catching COVID-19.

June 2020: Invoked COVID-19 Conspiracy Theory

In a June 2020 episode of her show, Tudor Dixon invoked a conspiracy theory that the COVID-19 pandemic was part of a plot that Democrats have planned for decades in order to topple the United States.

2020: Called for Audit of 2020 Election Results in Michigan

Tudor Dixon called for an audit of the 2020 election results in Michigan.

May 2021: Announced Candidacy for Governor

In May 2021, Tudor Dixon announced her candidacy to become the Republican Party's nominee for Governor of Michigan in the 2022 election.

May 2022: Stated Trump Legitimately Won 2020 Election in Michigan

In a May 2022 debate, Tudor Dixon stated that she believed Donald Trump legitimately won the 2020 election in Michigan.

June 2022: Supported Bill to Prohibit Drag Shows in Schools

In June 2022, Tudor Dixon spoke in support of a bill that would prohibit drag shows in public schools and permit parents and guardians to sue schools that host drag shows.

July 2022: Pledged Loyalty to Trump

In July 2022, during a Republican primary debate, Tudor Dixon pledged loyalty to Donald Trump.

August 2022: Won Republican Primary

In August 2022, Tudor Dixon won the Republican primary for Governor of Michigan.

October 2022: Denied Previous COVID-19 Comments During Debate

During an October 2022 debate, Tudor Dixon denied previously stating that children are not at risk of catching COVID-19, despite having said it on her show in June 2020.

October 2022: Alleged Liberal Policymakers Pushing COVID-19 Vaccines

Following an October 2022 decision to include COVID-19 vaccines on the CDC's optional immunization recommendation schedule, Tudor Dixon alleged that "liberal policymakers are pushing COVID-19 vaccines on our children and forcing parents out of the process".