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John James
Republican candidate for Governor · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.
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U.S. Representative (MI-10). Won August 4 primary (~50%). Running mate: Jay DeBoyer (State Rep HD-63).
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West Point graduate, Army veteran (Apache helicopter pilot), and businessman. Served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Elected to U.S. House in 2022 after two U.S. Senate campaigns. Endorsed by President Trump for governor (June 2026).
- Voted to defund ATF enforcement of pistol brace rule
- Co-sponsored Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- A-rated by NRA, endorsed by Michigan gun rights groups
- Supports balanced budget amendment
Endorsements: President Donald Trump, Aric Nesbitt (former Senate Minority Leader)
Also running for Governor
- FJocelyn Benson(D)
- CMike Duggan(Ind)
- N/RDoug Campbell(Green)
- N/RAnthony Hudson(Lib)
- N/RDonna Brandenburg(UST)
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