Coverage dated April 6, 2025 to April 7, 2025

Who's running for Michigan governor: John James jumps in

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Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.

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Bridge Michigan
Who's running for Michigan governor: John James jumps in (opens Bridge Michigan)
Published Apr 6, 2025
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Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.
The Hill
GOP Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor (opens The Hill)
Published Apr 6, 2025
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Rep. John James (R-Mich.) launched a bid for Michigan governor on Monday, becoming the latest Republican to jump in the primary. James said in a statement that Michigan is being “held back by a lack of strong, competent leadership” and that the state has been “dominated by radical, out of touch poli…
NBC News
Republican congressman John James announces bid for Michigan governor (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 6, 2025
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James would be the state's first Black governor if elected, but first has to contend with a crowded primary and a potential three-way general election.
Washington Examiner
John James announces bid for Michigan governor (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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The Republican congressman is running to replace Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who terms out at the end of this year.
Breitbart News
Republican Rep. John James Announces Run for Michigan Governor (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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Rep. John James (R-MI) announced he is running to be the next governor of Michigan, explaining that the state "has suffered long enough."
Roll Call
Rep. John James launches campaign for Michigan governor (opens Roll Call)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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Republican Rep. John James is running for governor, joining a crowded field vying to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Fox News
Republican Rep. John James announces run for governor: 'Make Michigan great again' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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Republican Congressman John James announced that he is joining the race to become Michigan's next governor
MyNorthwest
GOP Rep. John James announces candidacy for Michigan governor in 2026 (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Republican Rep. John James announced Monday he’s running for Michigan governor in 2026, becoming the highest-profile GOP candidate in
ABC 12 Flint
GOP Rep. John James announces campaign for Michigan governor (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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James has been in Congress since 2022 after winning a competitive House seat north of Detroit.
Fox2 Detroit
US Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Apr 7, 2025
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The Republican said in a statement he is campaigning on common sense principals to “bring sanity and prosperity back to Michigan."