Rep. John James (R-Mich.) launched a bid for Michigan governor on Monday, changing into the newest Republican to leap within the major.
James mentioned in an announcement that Michigan is being “held back by a lack of strong, competent leadership” and that the state has been “dominated by radical, out of touch policies.”
“It’s time to get Michigan’s government out of fantasyland and back to common sense,” James mentioned. “President Trump and I have been in each other’s corner through thick and thin for eight years — no reason that will end now. He’s doing his part to make America great again and I’ll do mine to bring prosperity and sanity back to Michigan.”
James was first elected to Congress in 2022. He unsuccessfully ran for Senate within the state in 2018 and 2020.
He joins the state’s Senate Republican Chief Aric Nesbitt (R ) as the newest main Republican to leap into the gubernatorial major. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are operating within the Democratic major, whereas Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is operating as an unbiased.
Republicans will face an uphill climb in Michigan. Democrats noticed victories up and down the poll in 2022, however Republicans say they see a gap within the state, which President Trump narrowly flipped in November.
