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John James Wins GOP Nomination | Lansing News
John James has officially won Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary, defeating Perry Johnson with the backing of Donald Trump and a platform promising to slash income taxes, repeal clean energy mandates, and roll back pandemic fines — all while rallying voters under the slogan “STOP SOCIALISM. SAVE MICHIGAN.” Though Johnson poured nearly $31 million into ads and called James a “two-time loser,” James countered with his 2022 House win and conservative media presence. The race is historic: if elected, James could become Michigan’s first Black governor — and he’s poised to take on…
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