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Businessman Perry Johnson Enters Michigan Gubernatorial Race

1/26/2026

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Perry Johnson, a Michigan businessman, launched his gubernatorial campaign on January 26, 2026, arguing his business background would improve state government efficiency.
He called Michigan's government 'pathetic' and proposed eliminating the income tax.
Johnson ran for president in 2024 and endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump.
His entry broadens the Republican field alongside Mike Cox and John James, drawing criticism from the Democratic Governors Association as an 'out-of-touch candidate'.

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Perry Johnson, a Michigan businessman, launched his gubernatorial campaign on January 26, 2026, arguing his business background would improve state government efficiency.
He called Michigan's government 'pathetic' and proposed eliminating the income tax.
Johnson ran for president in 2024 and endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump.
His entry broadens the Republican field alongside Mike Cox and John James, drawing criticism from the Democratic Governors Association as an 'out-of-touch candidate'.