John James clinches Michigan GOP governor nomination amid record primary spending

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US Rep. John James won Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial nomination, defeating self-funded Perry Johnson in a record-breaking, costly primary backed by Donald Trump and DeVos family supporters. James led early results and will face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in November, campaigning on tax and cost-cut relief, economic focus, and a parental rights proposal amid ongoing debates within the party.
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