John James, Perry Johnson trade signature challenges alleging fraud in GOP gubernatorial primary

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 1,148

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Republican gubernatorial candidates John James and Perry Johnson are both facing challenges to their ballot petition signatures from each other’s camps, each alleging that the other does not have enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot for the August primary.

Mission Michigan, a PAC supporting James, and Glenn Clark, described in initial reporting by Bridge Michigan as a Johnson booster, each filed complaints with the Board of State Canvassers on Thursday. In …

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