With a DeVos assist, Michigan GOP pumps $1.8 million into John James’ campaign in final weeks of the gubernatorial race. Democrats say it violates state law.
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Fact check: John James bought second home, but no evidence he left his district
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson claims Republican rival John James moved to a multimillion-dollar home outside his congressional district. He did buy what he called a vacation home, but there’s no evidence he moved there.
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Fact check: John James, Jocelyn Benson trade claims in Michigan governor debate
Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls debated state spending, school funding, gas taxes and more. Here are the facts.
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Can John James close the gap on Jocelyn Benson in the Michigan governor’s race?
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 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.