John James wins Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
U.S. Rep. John James, endorsed by President Trump, is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary race in Michigan, according to CBS News.
U.S. Representative John James, backed by President Trump, is expected to win Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary according to CBS News projections. With 155,109 votes as of 10:47 pm, James leads businessman Perry Johnson with 111,942 votes. Johnson, a former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, and Democrat Jocelyn Benson are his opponents.
James, who ran for governor in April 2025, has a military background and served as president of a logistics group. He previously lost Senate races in 2018 and 2020. Johnson, who previously ran for governor in 2022 and 2024, is self-funding his campaign and plans to eliminate Michigan's state income tax. James, on the other hand, has focused on national security, energy independence, and law enforcement during his Congressional term.
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