August 3, 2026

Rep. John James Wins Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Primary with Trump's Endorsement

Rep. John James won the Republican nomination for governor in Michigan, leading with 155,109 votes to Perry Johnson's 111,942, as projected by CBS News.
James, endorsed by Donald Trump, faced significant competition from Johnson, who spent over $31 million but ultimately lost the primary.
James will compete against Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson in the general election to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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