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Meet the candidates running in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race
Republican U.S. Rep. John James and Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are running for Michigan’s governor. Read More
John James is Trump’s test case in Michigan
Can Trump’s grip on Michigan survive beyond Trump? This election could reveal whether voters still want MAGA politics and where moderates fit in 2028. Read More
$30M vs. Trump endorsement: How James won the GOP governor primary, what’s next?
Michigan's GOP governor primary was divisive to the end, with Perry Johnson's millions in spending losing out to U.S. Rep. John James endorsement. Read More
Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps biggest example yet that the party’s voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed candidates in must-win battlegrounds. El-Sayed’s victory over Rep. Haley Stevens sets up a midterm election against former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers and leaves the progressive Bernie Sanders-backed Democrat with little time to celebrate before pivoting to patching up divisions in the party. Republicans faced their own test in Michigan in the governor’s race, where President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate, U.S. Rep. John James, defeated Perry Johnson, a wealthy, free-spending outsider. More primaries unfolded in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington. Read More
John James, Jocelyn Benson must make distinctive pitches
In Michigan's gubernatorial election, expect John James and Jocelyn Benson to pivot to the center as each competes for independent voters. Read More
Who's running for MI governor? Benson, James priorities for Midterm election
The competitive race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pits Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson against U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township. Read More
Bouchard, Hines win U.S. District 10 primaries
The candidates want to succeed U.S. Rep. John James, who is running for the Michigan governor’s seat. Read More
John James accepts Republican nomination for Michigan governor, shifts focus to November election
U.S. Rep. John James accepted the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday night, thanking supporters and turning his attention to the November general election. Read More
John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson
by Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan August 4, 2026 Read More
See photos as John James wins Republican nomination for Michigan governor
Candidate John James thanks his supporters after winning the Republican nomination for Michigan governor at his watch party in Sterling Heights, Mich. on Aug. 4, 2026. Read More
Takeaways from Tuesday's elections: Democrats' division on display in Michigan Senate race
Democrats face a significant challenge in Michigan's Senate primary, with U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens competing against progressive Abdul El-Sayed. The race tests the party's willingness to move away from moderate candidates. Winning this seat is crucial for Democrats to regain control of the Senate. Meanwhile, Republicans chose their nominee for Michigan governor, going with Trump-endorsed John James over wealthy outsider Perry Johnson. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is trying to remain influential, spending heavily in Michigan to support Stevens. In Virginia, Democrats aim to recover seats after a failed redistricting effort. Primaries in other states will shape November's matchups. Read More
John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor
Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race. Read More
Full interviews: Hear from 4 candidates running for Michigan governor
U.S. Rep. John James, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Perry Johnson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are running for governor. Read More
Six Democrats, Republicans vie for Michigan's 10th congressional district
The congressional seat is open with GOP Congressman John James running for Michigan governor. Read More
11th-hour GOP revolt rocks 'rising star' Republican candidate: 'You’re gonna be surprised'
President Donald Trump's handpicked candidate to be Michigan's next governor is running into unexpected headwinds just days before the primary.According to a report from Politico, GOP "rising star" Rep. John James (R-MI) was expected to have smooth sailing to the nomination, but an insurgent campaig... Read More
Michigan’s GOP governor primary is getting weird
John James has Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement and leads in the polls. Can he fight back a last-minute grassroots revolt? Read More
Dem Benson Gains over GOP's James in MI Governor's Race
A poll out of Michigan showed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) making headway against Rep. John James (R-MI) in the race for governor. Read More
Trump's drug tariffs, wildfires, cyclospora and salmonella
Freep readers discuss President Trump's methods, John James' strategy for punishing Canada and Odysseus' long way home. Read More
Perry Johnson talks 2026 Michigan gubernatorial campaign ahead of primary
Michigan's gubernatorial primary election day is Aug. 4, and Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Rep. John James. Read More
John James talks 2026 gubernatorial campaign ahead of primaries
Republicans will choose between businessman Perry Johnson and U.S. Representative John James in the gubernatorial race. Read More