John James
12%1H46%John James went from 34% to 46% in the last hour.
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John James went from 34% to 46% in the last hour.
John James went from 19% to 32% in the last hour.
John James is now at 24% for the Michigan Republican governor nomination, down 19 points from 43% an hour ago.
Perry Johnson escalated the Michigan GOP governor race by suing John James over campaign wording he says could mislead voters. James’s team is pushing back, calling it an attention-seeking move. The fight highlights intensifying competition ahead of the Aug. 4, 2026 Republican primary. The lawsuit adds a new point of conflict between Johnson and James and could raise uncertainty around their campaigns. Any odds movement is likely to depend on whether the dispute gains traction with voters or in court.
From Capitol News Illinois: Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey has moved into an apartment in Chicago as he seeks to improve his outreach to voters in the state’s most populous region
Johnson alleged that by prominently featuring “John James Governor” in materials, the congressman misled voters into thinking he is governor.
Candidates had until 4 p.m. to file their paperwork and nominating petitions to get a shot at appearing on the Aug. 4 primary ballots.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democratic Senate candidate, is facing online blowback over podcast comments targeting Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance.
A more limited landscape for Democratic gains and an unshakable MAGA base both put limits on Republican midterm losses despite all the problems facing that party and an unpopular president.
At stake is more than any single race. Democrats are fighting over whether the party's traditional playbook still works in a country that elected Donald Trump for a second time — and whether leaders like Schumer should remain in charge.
Democrats are trying to win back the Senate. But they are fighting over how to do it. Chuck Schumer is backing establishment candidates in key races. Some of his own senators are breaking ranks and endorsing more progressive challengers.
Jocelyn Benson’s journey to the Michigan governor’s race began with Viola Liuzzo, a mother from Detroit who set out for Selma in March of 1965 to join the fight for voting rights.
While dozens of seats are technically on the ballot, certain House, Senate, and gubernatorial races could flip seats and state control.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
M. RogersMike Rogers
L. McClainLisa McClainJ. JamesJohn James
P. MeijerPeter MeijerSource: FEC
