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John James taps Michigan House representative for lieutenant governor pick

Headline from Fox2 Detroit

"He will lead the fight against corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse, protecting core services while fixing what’s broken," James said.

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  1. WLNS Lansing

    John James says he'll announce lieutenant governor pick Thursday (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    Republican gubernatorial nominee John James announced he will name his lieutenant governor running mate this Thursday, ahead of a Friday submission deadline to the Michigan Republican Party.

  2. WOOD TV8

    John James picks running mate in race for Michigan governor (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan governor, has picked a running mate.

  3. Bridge Michigan

    Michigan governor hopeful John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer to be his running mate. Meet the two-term lawmaker.

  4. WZZM Grand Rapids

    John James announces running mate pick for Michigan governor (opens WZZM Grand Rapids)

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    WZZM Grand Rapids's feed description

    Rep. John James announced his pick for Lt. Governor. The pair of Republicans will face Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in November.

  5. Michigan Advance

    Republican gubernatorial candidate John James selects Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate (opens Michigan Advance)

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    Michigan Advance's feed description

    U.S. Rep. John James, a Republican congressman from Shelby Township who is the GOP nominee for governor, has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay) to serve as his lieutenant governor should he be elected in November.

  6. Fox2 Detroit

    John James taps Michigan House representative for lieutenant governor pick (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    "He will lead the fight against corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse, protecting core services while fixing what’s broken," James said.

  7. The Brunswick News

    Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James picks GOP lawmaker to be his running mate (opens The Brunswick News)

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    LANSING, Mich. — Republican candidate for governor John James has chosen state Rep. Jay DeBoyer of St. Clair County as his running mate, putting someone who has spent two years investigating Michigan Democrats in a key place on the ballot…

  8. WZMQ Marquette

    GOP Gov. Candidate John James picks running mate, Democrats push back (opens WZMQ Marquette)

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    WZMQ Marquette's feed description

    Republican gubernatorial nominee John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his choice for lieutenant governor, a pick that's already drawing criticism from at least one Democratic lawmaker who is currently serving with him in the House

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