their microphones away, saying, "I can't do this." Land was endorsed by the entire Michigan Republican delegation, as well as former congressman Pete Hoekstra, and the Family Research Council. Her campaign was weighed down by various missteps and her reluctance to make public campaign appearances, particularly after the event in May. Peters opened up a consistent lead in the polls beginning in September. The Republican establishment effectively gave up on Land's campaign the following month. In the November 4 general election, Land received 41.3% of the vote to Peters's 54.6%. Voting rights lawsuit In September 2020, Land filed a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for allowing votes postmarked before Election Day to be counted after Election Day. 2020 Wayne State University Board of Governors election In September 2020, the Michigan Republican Party was required by law to withdraw its nomination of Diane Dunaskiss for the Wayne State University Board of Governors due to Dunaskiss's failure to pay a 2018 campaign fee. In an emergency state committee session, Land replaced Dunaskiss as the party's nominee. On November 3, 2020, Land was elected to an 8-year term on the board of governors. Personal life Land married Dan Hibma in 1983. They live in Byron Center and have two children. According to financial disclosures, Land and her family have assets worth at least $34 million. Electoral history References External links Terri Lynn Land for Senate |- 1958 births 21st-century American women politicians American people of Dutch descent County officials in Michigan Hope College alumni Living people Michigan Republicans People from Byron Center, Michigan People from Grand Rapids, Michigan People from Grandville, Michigan Secretaries of State of Michigan Women in Michigan politics Women state constitutional officers of Michigan 21st-century American politicians