Republican and Iraq War veteran John James announced Monday that he will be the third Republican to join the field in Michigan’s 2026 governor race.
Democrat Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been in office for about two years, leaving both parties open windows to compete for her seat. in post In X, James said his decision came “after deep reflection, prayer, conversations with his wife and children.” (Related: Michigan Democrats will begin bidding for major midterm legislative seats)
“Our state has been suffering long enough. Michigan is strong. Our people are strong. But we are bound by a lack of strong, capable leadership.
“For the past seven years, Michigan has been dominated by policies of radical neglect that have hurt families, communities and the economy,” James added. “We have lost over 300,000 manufacturing jobs since NAFTA. This was a third of the industrial bases. That’s not acceptable.”
John James (R-MI) will speak on stage on the opening day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 15, 2024. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
In November 2022, James narrowly won Michigan’s District 10 against Democrat Carl Malinga, earning 49% of the vote to 48% of the Maringa. The victory allowed Michigan’s GOP to hold six seats. The Democrats only went ahead once, previously having an 8-6 advantage.
“Now is the time to kick Michigan’s government out of Fantasyland and return to common sense. President Trump and I have been on a thick, thin corner for eight years. “He’s once again doing his part to make America great. I’ll do my thing to bring prosperity and sanity back to Michigan.”
Five candidates since January, including Republicans Anthony Hudson and State Senator Arik Nesbitt, have announced their bids for the governor’s office. According to Go to the Lansing State Journal. Others include Michigan Democratic Secretary Jocelyn Benson, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, Chris Swanson, Democrat running as a Democrat, and Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, who runs as an independent, according to the outlet.
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