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Who's running for MI governor? Benson, James priorities for Midterm election

The competitive race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pits Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson against U.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township.

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Republican gubernatorial candidate John James selects Jay DeBoyer as running mateJohn James, who won the Republican primary on Aug. 4 for the Michigan gubernatorial seat, has named his running mate.

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John James announces Republican lawmaker as lieutenant governor pickIn a Thursday morning post on social media, John James announced his pick for lieutenant governor.

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Benson holds general election cash advantage. James disclosure delayed in spat with stateRepresentatives for John James' campaign said the disclosure had been filed on time.

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Michigan candidates for governor speak at Detroit forumDemocratic nominee Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and GOP nominee U.S. Rep. John James of Shelby Township are set to appear separately.

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John James could become Michigan’s first Black governor. He says it’s bigger than himRepublican U.S. Rep. John James said becoming Michigan’s first Black governor would honor the work and sacrifices of people who came before him.

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