"This doesn't change anything. We're full speed ahead. The governor's race is still on. If you didn't know me before, you know me now. Nothing changes with the race," Kelley said in a telephone interview.

Kelley, a 40-year-old father of six and devout Catholic, was taken into custody after a team of more than 20 FBI agents raided his personal residence in the small town of Allendale, Michigan Thursday morning while his children were at home. He was served with four misdemeanor charges related to his presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Kelley, who has been an Allendale Township Trustee and enjoys a successful real estate career, has consistently maintained innocence of any wrongdoing.

Approximately 50 supporters greeted Kelley at the courthouse Thursday when he was set free on his own recognizance around 3 p.m. He made no statements to the media at the time. Further developments with his case are expected in the coming weeks.

Thus far, Kelley has run an effective grassroots-focused campaign. He has been an outspoken critic of COVID mandates and is an ardent supporter of medical freedom. Kelley's list of competitors decreased several weeks ago when former Detroit Police Chief James Craig and businessman Perry Johnson were told they would not appear on the ballot due to signature discrepancies. Both were considered moderates... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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