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Coverage dated July 17, 2026

Mike Cox announces decision to drop out of race for governor of Michigan

Headline from WTOL Toledo

One of the reasons for dropping out of the race, Cox said, was President Donald Trump's endorsement of one of his opponents, John James.

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  1. WTOL Toledo

    Mike Cox announces decision to drop out of race for governor of Michigan (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

    One of the reasons for dropping out of the race, Cox said, was President Donald Trump's endorsement of one of his opponents, John James.

  2. WOOD TV8

    Mike Cox drops out of Michigan's race for governor (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Former Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the race for the Michigan governor's office.

  3. Fox2 Detroit

    Mike Cox drops bid for Michigan governor, endorses John James (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Mike Cox has dropped his bid for governor of Michigan and is endorsing John James for the seat, which now includes only two Republican candidates vying for the GOP's nomination. Cox, the former Michigan Attorney General, announced his decision on social media on Friday, saying he made the decision "…

  4. WLNS Lansing

    Mike Cox ends bid for governor, backs John James after Trump endorsement (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox ended his Republican campaign for governor on Friday to endorse U.S. Rep. John James, citing Donald Trump's recent endorsement of James as the deciding factor.

  5. Bridge Michigan

    Mike Cox drops out of Michigan governor race, endorses John James (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    The former attorney general says that President Trump’s endorsement of James sealed the deal for the Republican nomination.

  6. Michigan Advance

    Mike Cox drops out of GOP gubernatorial primary, leaving two-way fight between Johnson and James (opens Michigan Advance)

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    Michigan Advance's feed description

    Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox formally suspended his campaign for governor on Friday evening, sending a press release and posting to social media just after 5 p.m. to announce that he was dropping out of the race.

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