After Trump’s endorsement of John James, what’s left of Michigan’s GOP governor race?

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 1,546

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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As Republican gubernatorial candidate John James was battling against attacks from all sides in the heated August primary race, a boost from the White House was waiting in the wings.

On Monday, President Donald Trump broke his silence in the GOP contest for governor and endorsed James, a sitting U.S. congressman from Macomb County. James has long been the frontrunner in the race but was facing headwinds within his own party and a barrage of …

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