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Michigan Gubernatorial Debate Fallout as John James Withdraws from Oakland County Event
Michigan Republican gubernatorial frontrunner John James faces backlash after his campaign asks Oakland County GOP to remove his image from a debate flyer, prompting accusations of waffling on whether he plans to attend the April 30 event.
April 14, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - Michigan Governor
James Calls Michigan's 2026 Elections "Ground Zero for This Republic"
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James says the November race in Michigan is a national test, and he took aim at progressive Democrats in a new interview.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - politics
Perry Johnson Sues John James Over Campaign Logo Claiming False Incumbency
Perry Johnson's campaign filed a lawsuit against John James alleging his campaign logo violates Michigan's false-incumbency law by suggesting he already holds the governor's office.
April 22, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
John James Faces Growing Challenges in Michigan Governor Race After Being Booed at GOP Convention
U.S. Rep. John James faces mounting challenges in his Michigan gubernatorial campaign after being booed at the Michigan GOP convention and facing criticism for his attendance record in Congress and lack of support among Black voters.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·6 sources - politics
Perry Johnson Gains Traction in Michigan Governor Race With $10 Million Ad Blitz and Surging Poll Numbers
Perry Johnson's $10 million ad blitz is paying off with new polling showing him nearly even with John James in Michigan's crowded governor's race ahead of the GOP endorsement convention.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·8 sources - politics
Fact Check: Perry Johnson's Tax Cut Promise Overstates Savings While Michigan Budget Struggles
Fact check reveals Perry Johnson's $4,747 tax cut promise is misleading, while Michigan faces real budget challenges with schools, Medicaid, and infrastructure spending at historic levels.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - West Michigan
Michigan governor candidates and attorney general unite in push to overhaul MEDC
Both top gubernatorial candidates and state Attorney General Dana Nessel are calling for sweeping changes to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, as new grant fraud allegations and a Senate Republican bill package intensify pressure on the taxpayer-funded agency.
September 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·4 sources - kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Pastor Ralph Rebandt Knocked Off Michigan Gubernatorial Primary Ballot by Invalid Signatures
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers removed Kalamazoo-area pastor Ralph Rebandt and Democratic candidate Kim Thomas from the gubernatorial primary ballot after finding hundreds of invalid petition signatures.
May 30, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Whitmer Asked for Help as Genesee County Prosecutor's Office Faces 21 Layoffs
State Sen. John Cherry asked Governor Whitmer for work project funds to prevent 21 layoffs in Genesee County Prosecutor's Office as High-Crime Community Support Grant funding runs dry.
April 18, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source