Wednesday's debate drew the initial battle lines of the Republican race to be succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan Rep. John James is the best-positioned Republican candidate to flip Michigan’s governorship red in the 2026 contest, according to ...

Six Republican candidates hoping to be the party's nominee for governor next year held a debate Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Sparta ...

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 ...

The Michigan Senate’s top Republican lawmaker is running for governor, but one of his key staffers, who moonlights as a ...

Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), the No. 4-ranking House Republican, said it was “100% not ideal” that James is leaving his Michigan seat open.

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 ...

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 ...

Mich., raised a few eyebrows last week following reports that he had raised over $1.5 million in his bid for the GOP ...

MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan – Rep. John James (R-MI) is leaving GOP leadership nervous with a run for Michigan governor that is putting a swing seat, and possibly the House majority, further in play for ...