Gubernatorial race

Republican Congressman and Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James campaigned in West Michigan today, speaking with veterans in Grand Haven

Benson frequently tried to tie James to President Donald Trump and unpopular administration policies like going to war with Iran and starting a trade war with Canada

James has made “local control” a key part of his data center policy vision, blaming the state government for helping recruit projects by offering tax breaks

State party leaders accused Hudson of opposing true freedom of expression and being pro-authoritarian in some of his comments.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was at the event supporting Benson. She told reporters that high energy costs are a burden on everyone

The candidates addressed tariffs, data centers, health care and their visions for Michigan’s future

The cost of building materials like copper, steel, and lumber have risen considerably due to tariffs

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson toured a housing construction site in Muskegon discussing her plans to drive down housing costs should she become Michigan’s next governor

Benson says she and Brinks are ready to meet the moment

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson took her gubernatorial campaign to Muskegon laying out here vision for state tourism