U.S. Rep. John James (R-Shelby Twp.) took home the Republican nomination in the gubernatorial race, with the Associated Press calling the race at 10:24 p.m. At that time, unofficial results showed James up by 14 points over his sole remaining primary opponent, Perry Johnson. “Michigan is on fire. I’ve always run toward the fire. This […]
Hotly contested primaries across Michigan on Tuesday will shape the future of both major parties in the state. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across most of Michigan. The exception is the four western Upper Peninsula counties bordering Wisconsin, where polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time. For […]
Just before an event with supporters in downtown Lansing Monday, Perry Johnson said he isn’t considering the possibility that he’ll lose Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary. As for why Republican voters should put him on the general election ballot in November, he emphasized his financial resources — Johnson, an independently wealthy businessman, has put nearly $30 […]
The race to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan’s next governor has heated up on the Republican side, but stayed cool for the Democrats. Having started with a relatively crowded field — six candidates filed with the Michigan Bureau of Elections in the Republican primary — the race is down to two: U.S. Rep. John James […]
MILFORD TOWNSHIP — Michigan Republicans who have been endorsed by President Donald Trump were given a pre-primary pep talk by the big man himself, as Trump descended on Michigan Monday to talk manufacturing and his record on the auto industry, but to also tout the strength of his anointed candidates — including former U.S. Rep. […]
As the Canadian government plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday — a ceremony that was planned to be a joint effort with the Americans but was later canceled — President Donald Trump reportedly plans to visit Michigan Monday to potentially support his endorsed candidates for the U.S. Senate […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson is hosting a “Trump Tailgate” on July 27 — but he’s not endorsed by President Donald Trump, and his branding of the event has him in hot water with the president’s campaign team. Team Trump, the official X account for the Trump campaign, posted in response to the event that “Perry […]
