In 2002, Michael ran as an independent candidate for governor of Maine.
[2][3] He unsuccessfully sought clean elections funds and received 2.1% of the vote.
[4] Michael ran again for governor in 2006, but withdrew in August because he again failed to qualify for "Clean Election" candidate funds.
[6] He also led several citizen initiatives, including two regarding term-limits for elected officials and the 2000 repeal of the "snack tax".
[1] In 2018, Michael was elected to represent part of Auburn on the Androscoggin County Commission.