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John James taps Jay DeBoyer as running mate in governor's race

Republican U.S. Rep. John James has tapped a fellow Macomb County lawmaker with a history of battling Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

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Detroit Free Press· Aug 13, 12:49 PMJohn James taps Jay DeBoyer as running mate in governor's raceAlso ran in Lansing State Journal

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