As a national group withdraws financial support for John James, some see ‘echoes of 2022’ for the Republican gubernatorial nominee.
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Fact checks ahead of Michigan’s general election
Bridge Michigan reporters have spent months fact-checking claims by the gubernatorial and Senate campaigns and researching ballot measures.
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Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson debate data centers, tariffs, more
Michigan governor hopefuls John James and Jocelyn Benson sparred in their first televised debate. We checked their facts.
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Full video: Jocelyn Benson, John James debate in race for Michigan governor
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Jocelyn Benson and John James debated for the first time. Watch it here.
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John James vows to boost Michigan literacy, teacher pay
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James said if he’s elected, Michigan will steal education policies that work, including the ‘Mississippi miracle.’
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Fact check: Mike Rogers, John James shift positions on Iran war
Michigan Republicans Mike Rogers and John James are calling for a quick end to the Iran War. Both have publicly supported President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict. Here are the facts.
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Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donations
New attack ads claim Michigan governor candidate John James voted for data center tax breaks in Congress and is funded by data center developers. Here are the facts.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on rural government crisis
As townships struggle with leadership voids and money woes, GOP candidate John James backs reform. Democrat Jocelyn Benson supports local control.
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John James utility plan calls for more cost controls, increased competition
GOP gubernatorial nominee John James has released a plan he said would limit rate increases and increase reliability.
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Jocelyn Benson, John James offer contrasting plans on tariffs, AI, jobs
In Detroit Economic Club forum, gubernatorial rivals Jocelyn Benson and John James offered competing plans for responding to Trump’s tariffs and boosting Michigan businesses.
