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Michigan candidates for governor speak at Detroit forum

Democratic 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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Detroit Free Press· Sep 16, 3:00 PMMichigan candidates for governor speak at Detroit forum

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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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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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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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Who's running for MI governor? Benson, James priorities for Midterm electionThe 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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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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Obama to rally for El-Sayed in MichiganObama’s visit will kick off the first day of in-person early voting in the Great Lakes State.

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Jocelyn Benson leads John James in exclusive Michigan gubernatorial pollDemocrat Jocelyn Benson appears to have the lead over Republican John James among likely voters in the Michigan gubernatorial race. The election is Nov. 3.

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