Republicans gathered in Mount Pleasant to paint themselves as bulwarks against Democratic ‘insanity.’ But few mentioned the president, whose approval ratings are the worst of his administration.
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John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate in Michigan governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer to be his running mate. Meet the two-term lawmaker.
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Jocelyn Benson, John James race may be eclipsed by interest in Senate campaign
Jocelyn Benson and John James will be atop the ballot in November, but their race could be overshadowed by the US Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.
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John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson
John James defeated Perry Johnson in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary. He’ll face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in November.
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Michigan live election results 2026: Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, Senate, governor
Get live election results courtesy of the Associated Press.
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What to watch in primaries: Michigan Senate race tests Democrats’ path forward
Michigan’s marquee Democratic Senate primary, testing whether the party wants a progressive standard-bearer or an establishment-backed pick with government experience, tops Tuesday’s list of must-watch elections.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on taxes, housing, affordability
Gubernatorial candidates say they have big plans to cut costs for Michiganders. How would they pull it off?
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Fact checks: John James, Perry Johnson on tax cuts, data centers and more
Accusations over campaign donations and vehicle ‘kill switches’ are flying in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary between John James and Perry Johnson. Here are the facts.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on health care costs, access
Michigan’s next governor has no shortage of health care issues to grapple with. What candidates say they’ll do on costs, access and more.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on data centers, the environment
How would Jocelyn Benson and John James protect the Great Lakes? How would they approach data centers, climate change and energy policy?