Perceived frontrunner John James skips governor candidate forum at GOP confab on Mackinac Island in favor of mixed-martial arts fight in Southgate.

With just over a year until the crucial Michigan gubernatorial election, a new survey from Plymouth Union Public Research ...

U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Twp.) at a campaign event for JD Vance in Shelby Twp. on Aug. 7, 2024. | Lucy Valeski U.S. Rep. John James’ bid for governor in 2026, which has positioned itself as the ...

Republican Michigan Rep. John James appears to be leading the pack against registered candidates in the state’s 2026 Republican primary for governor, a campaign memo leaked to the Daily Caller shows.

Michigan’s top Republican in Washington is concerned that U.S. Rep. John James’ decision to run for governor instead of reelection could jeopardize the GOP’s hold on the seat and narrow majority in ...

U.S. Rep. John James is accused of misusing taxpayer resources by promoting his run for governor during a community giveaway event hosted by his congressional office. A complaint filed Friday, Aug. 22 ...

James's move comes as Republicans hold a narrow majority in the U.S. House, making the retention of every seat critical. While James is a strong contender for governor, his departure leaves a crowded ...