FBI arrests GOP candidate for Michigan governor Ryan Kelley

Kelley was in Washington during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol.

Thursday, June 9th 2022, 11:31 AM EDT

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Thursday, June 9th 2022, 11:31 AM EDT

By Mike Gauntner

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (AP) -

Ryan Kelley, a Republican candidate for Michigan governor, was arrested Thursday, the FBI said.

Kelley was arrested in western Michigan. FBI spokeswoman Mara Schneider declined to comment on the reason when reached Thursday morning but said court documents would be unsealed soon.

Kelley is one of five candidates on the Aug. 2 Republican primary ballot. He was in Washington during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol.

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