GOP gubernatorial candidates trade personal blows, agree on taxes and data centers

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,277

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial candidates — U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Twp.), businessman Perry Johnson and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox — gathered in Grand Rapids on Thursday to debate for the second night in a row.

Each of the candidates made a different pitch to Republican voters of Michigan on why they would be best suited to take on a Democrat in November.

“I know I’m an outsider. I’m funding my own …

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