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Former MDHHS Director Hertel lands new clientGov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again due to term limits and some members of her cabinet have already left state government.

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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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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' running mate reopened Michigan's abortion fightJohn James doesn't want to talk about abortion. His running mate just put it back at the center of Michigan's governor's race.

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John James, Jocelyn Benson fight over 9/11 ad on eve of anniversaryDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson called the 9/11 ad from her Republican opponent John James a "despicable lie." James doubled down.

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Why were flags ordered to half-staff? Michigan honors Patriot Day, 9/11Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered flags be lowered in observance of Patriot Day on Sept. 11, 2026.

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Both major Michigan governor candidates call for data center pauseBoth John James and Jocelyn Benson have called for a pause on new developments, a likely response to voter opposition to the facilities.

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Trump lifts stop-work order on Great Lakes invasive carp barrierThe resumption of work on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois comes after a direct appeal to President Trump by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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John James vows to opt into education tax credit if elected governorThe program gives a tax benefit for contributions to organizations that award private school tuition assistance and other education support.

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New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. SenateMichigan State University's long-running State of the State Survey shows Jocelyn Benson with a significant lead over John James.

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John James’ income tax plan follows decades of controversyEliminating the income tax would benefit the wealthiest Michiganders and transform state services, according to fiscal and tax experts.

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Flock cameras, hidden gems and Gretchen WhitmerFreep readers are fired up about Flock cameras, Gretchen Whitmer ‒ and one thing the Free Press is doing.

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Whitmer balances support for defense contracts while questioning warGeneral Dynamics ribbon-cutting ceremony was the latest defense-related event Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has attended.

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How 2020 election looms large in Michigan governor’s raceThe race to lead Michigan has seen John James embrace the lie that President Donald Trump won in 2020 while Jocelyn Benson runs on election record.

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John James taps Jay DeBoyer as running mate in governor's raceRepublican 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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John James is Trump’s test case in MichiganCan Trump’s grip on Michigan survive beyond Trump? This election could reveal whether voters still want MAGA politics and where moderates fit in 2028.

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Whitmer backs Benson after Michigan primary for governorGov. Gretchen Whitmer's endorsement of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to replace her comes after mixed results for the governor's primary picks.

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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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Gretchen Whitmer should share 2026 election endorsementsGretchen Whitmer's comms team is notoriously closemouthed, but even for them, this is weird.

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