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- U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed John James for Michigan governor on June 22, 2026, before absentee voting.
- Trump also backed Michael Bouchard (10th CD) and Amir Hassan (8th CD).
- Aric Nesbitt, Mike Cox and Perry Johnson stay in the gubernatorial primary, each citing Trump ties.
- Dennis Lennox warned the race could stay competitive if anti-James candidates unite.
- Curtis Hertel Jr. called James a two-time statewide loser who voted with Trump’s agenda.
