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John James
R · Michigan · 2026John James is the Republican nominee for Michigan governor and the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th district, a West Point graduate, combat veteran and businessman. Endorsed by President Trump in June 2026, he took about 50% of the August 4 Republican vote in a four-way field. His campaign platform, which he calls the Freedom Agenda, centers on an anti-corruption package, a phased elimination of the state income tax, education reform, a parents' bill of rights, and a health plan built around price transparency and direct primary care.
Priorities
- Require financial disclosure and end FOIA exemptions for state officials
- Phase out the state income tax
- Set a goal of first-in-the-nation education outcomes with phonics-based literacy
- Adopt a parents' bill of rights covering curricula and health records
- Expand price transparency, direct primary care and telehealth
On the ballot
Governor · Michigan · 2026
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