Mike Cox drops out of GOP gubernatorial primary, leaving two-way fight between Johnson and James

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 17, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox formally suspended his campaign for governor on Friday evening, sending a press release and posting to social media just after 5 p.m. to announce that he was dropping out of the race.

“Today I leave the race for Governor with great sadness because I never found a better experience than serving the people of Michigan as I did for 21 years as a prosecutor and Attorney General (and …

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