Perry Johnson

The Republican Gubernatorial Debate will take place tonight, moderated by Roop Raj. The candidates include Mike Cox, John James, and Perry Johnson.

Multiple endorsements were announced for candidates in Michigan's political races, including U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens for Senate, Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow for Senate. U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna will campaign with Will Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District on June 28.

President Donald Trump endorsed John James in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial race, leaving James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox as the remaining candidates. Trump's endorsement followed the suspension of Aric Nesbitt's campaign and is seen as a significant boost for James ahead of the August primary.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson stopped running an ad claiming 'President Trump did not endorse John James' after Trump officially backed James. Johnson criticized an ad from Mission Michigan promoting James as Trump's loyal candidate, but Trump's endorsement led to Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt dropping out and endorsing James. Other Republican candidates include Mike Cox, while Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson will compete in their primary.

Michigan lawmakers, local officials, and residents are advocating for a statewide moratorium on data center development due to concerns about water and energy usage, lack of transparency, and the impact on farmland. Tax breaks for data centers introduced in 2025 have spurred development but drawn opposition, prompting legislative proposals to pause projects for regulatory review.

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. John James in the Michigan governor race, leading to Aric Nesbitt dropping out of the Republican primary and endorsing James. Perry Johnson and Mike Cox criticized the endorsement, while Nesbitt emphasized uniting to defeat Democrats.

President Trump endorsed John James for Michigan governor, prompting Aric Nesbitt to withdraw from the Republican primary and endorse James. Other candidates criticized the endorsement, questioning James's viability in the race.

Perry Johnson's self-funded campaign has spent nearly double the amount of all other gubernatorial candidates combined in Michigan's governor's race, with total spending exceeding $50 million.

President Donald Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. John James for Michigan governor via Truth Social. Trump's endorsement is expected to impact the race, with other candidates including Mike Cox, Perry Johnson, and Aric Nesbitt. James expressed enthusiasm for the endorsement, stating it would help 'Make Michigan Great Again.'

Six gubernatorial candidates are listed for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary ballot. The candidates include Jocelyn Benson, Mike Cox, John James, Aric Nesbitt, Perry Johnson, and Chris Swanson.

John James and Perry Johnson are exchanging claims about a 'kill switch' measure in Congress, impacting the Michigan governor's race. The article highlights their political dispute over this issue.

Multiple political candidates in Michigan received endorsements from labor unions and organizations. Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Abdul El-Sayed, and others gained support from groups like UAW, Teamsters, and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Republican Perry Johnson also secured backing through a straw poll, and new candidates announced their campaigns.

John James and Perry Johnson will appear on the ballot for governor after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified their petitions, while Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas were excluded due to insufficient signatures. Bernadette Smith also failed to meet signature requirements, leaving Mike Rogers unopposed in the Republican Senate primary.

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Mich.) leads the Republican gubernatorial primary in Michigan with 37% support, per a Glengariff Group, Inc. poll. Perry Johnson trails with 19.8% in the latest survey of likely GOP primary voters.