John James wins Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
Summary
U.S. Representative John James, supported by President Donald Trump, won the Michigan Republican primary for governor, defeating businessman Perry Johnson. James will compete against Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the general election.Key Facts
- John James leads with 155,109 votes; Perry Johnson has 111,942 votes in the Republican primary.
- James was endorsed by President Trump, causing other candidates to drop out.
- James served eight years as an aviation officer in the U.S. Army and led a supply chain company.
- James previously lost two U.S. Senate elections in Michigan.
- Perry Johnson is a businessman from the auto industry and self-funds his campaign.
- Johnson wants to eliminate Michigan’s state income tax and reform property taxes.
- James focuses on national security, energy independence, and environmental protection if elected governor.
- James’s run for governor opens Michigan’s 10th Congressional seat for new candidates.
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