Republican Congressman John James announced on Monday that he is launching his bid for governor of Michigan to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The field of contenders angling to step in as Michigan's next governor got one name larger Monday, with Republican Rep. John James announcing his candidacy. James, who represents Michigan's 10th ...

Michigan’s Republican Rep. John James announced a bid to become the state’s first Black governor ahead of what’s labeled as one of the most vital elections of 2026, NBC News reports.

MICHIGAN (WLUC) - Another candidate has thrown their hat in the ring for Michigan’s 2026 race for governor. Rep. John James (R) 10th Congressional District announced his campaign for Michigan ...

Republican Congressman John James said Monday he will run for Michigan governor in 2026. James, who made the announcement via social media, is currently in his second term. He represents the 10th ...

Republican Congressman John James is getting a $5 million campaign boost from members of the west Michigan DeVos family in support of his bid for governor.

Republican Michigan Rep. John James believes the fate of President Donald Trump’s agenda in the upcoming midterm cycle could run through the battleground state. James, an Iraq War veteran and a ...

Michigan businessman, military veteran and two-time Republican Senate candidate John James announced Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, he will run for an open House seat in the Detroit area.(AP Photo/Paul ...

— John James (@JohnJamesMI) April 7, 2025 The launch follows months of speculation that James would seek a bid for Michigan’s open governor seat, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) will term out.

The field of contenders angling to step in as Michigan's next governor got one name larger Monday, with Republican Rep. John James announcing his candidacy. James, who represents Michigan's 10th ...

James, 43, is serving his second term in Washington DC, representing Michigan's 10th District. On Facebook he posted a photo of his statement below a post saying "Faith and Family. God and Country.

John James, a Republican U.S. Senate candidate speaks during a campaign rally on November 2, 2020 in Traverse City, Michigan.