John James picks running mate in race for Michigan governor

Republican gubernatorial nominee John James announced he will name his lieutenant governor running mate this Thursday, ahead of a Friday submission deadline to the Michigan Republican Party.

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National story. 11 articles from 6 sources. Updated Aug 13, 2026.

Part of The 2026 Michigan governor race: Jocelyn Benson vs. John James

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Michigan AdvanceLeft· Aug 13, 2026

Republican gubernatorial candidate John James selects Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate

Bridge MichiganLean Left· Aug 13, 2026

Michigan governor hopeful John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate

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Fox2 DetroitCenter· Aug 13, 2026

John James taps Michigan House representative for lieutenant governor pick

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WTOL ToledoCenter· Aug 13, 2026

John James announces running mate pick for Michigan governor

WZZM Grand RapidsCenter· Aug 13, 2026

John James announces running mate pick for Michigan governor

Ran by 2 outlets· WLNS Lansing, WOOD TV8
WLNS LansingCenter· Aug 13, 2026

John James picks running mate in race for Michigan governor

WOOD TV8Center· Aug 13, 2026

John James picks running mate in race for Michigan governor

Ran by 2 outlets· WOOD TV8, WLNS Lansing
WOOD TV8Center· Aug 12, 2026

John James says he'll announce lieutenant governor pick Thursday

WLNS LansingCenter· Aug 12, 2026

John James says he'll announce lieutenant governor pick Thursday

WZMQ MarquetteCenter· Aug 13, 2026

GOP Gov. Candidate John James picks running mate, Democrats push back

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Aug 13, 2026

Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James picks GOP lawmaker to be his running mate

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