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August 4, 2026 Michigan Republican Party State Primary

Candidates for Governor, Michigan

Mike Cox - R

►Websitemikecox2010.com

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John James - R

►Websitejohnjamesmi.com/

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Perry Johnson - R

►Websitewww.perryjohnson.com/

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Aric Nesbitt - R

►Websitewww.votenesbitt.com

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John James

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Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

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Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

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Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

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Education & Schools

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Vocational and Technical Education

Rural Education

Education Funding

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Women's Issues

Gun & Property Rights

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

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Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)