Michigan GOP candidate for governor Ryan Kelley charged for role in Capitol riot

Ryan Kelley, one of five Republican candidates for Michigan governor, was charged with a misdemeanor Thursday for his role in the 2021 postelection riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Kelley was arrested at his home in Allendale, Michigan Thursday morning, and an arrest warrant and search warrant were executed at his home by FBI, a law enforcement official confirmed. He's awaiting a court hearing in Grand Rapids, FBI spokeswoman Mara Schneider said. 

There was no immediate comment from Kelley's campaign.