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John James, Jocelyn Benson set to debate on WOOD-TV

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. The candidates vying to replace her will face off in their first debate.

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Detroit Free Press· Oct 6, 10:04 AMJohn James, Jocelyn Benson set to debate on WOOD-TV

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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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Michigan Republican John James joins calls for end to Iran WarU.S. Rep. John James, R-Shelby Township, has added his voice to calls from high-profile Michigan Republicans to end the Iran War.

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John James pitches expanding Michigan’s 10% cap on energy choice. What does it mean?In a bid to address “out of control” energy rates, GOP gubernatorial candidate John James said the state should increase its 10% cap on energy choice.

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Benson, James discuss tariffs, taxes and business growth at Detroit Economic Club town hallMichigan business leaders gathered in Detroit to hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and Republican gubernatorial candidate John James, who are vying to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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Benson, James talk economic plans at candidate forumOn taxes, economic development and health care, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and GOP nominee John James put forward their visions.

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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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Michigan governor's race sees Benson-James debateSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan's next governor, will face her Republican rival U.S. Rep. John James.

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WDIV to host John James, Jocelyn Benson, Michigan governor debate in DetroitWDIV-Local 4 will host a debate between Michigan’s two major-party gubernatorial candidates, allowing voters to hear directly from Republican nominee John James and Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson.

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Republican John James seeks some distance from Trump in Michigan governor debateDemocrat Jocelyn Benson repeatedly tried to tie James, a Trump-backed congressman, to the president during their first showdown ahead of the November election.

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Benson, James offer contrasting visions in first Michigan governor debateJocelyn Benson and John James used their first debate in Michigan’s governor’s race to draw sharp contrasts over the direction of the state.

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