JOHN JAMES WINS REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR MICHIGAN GOVERNOR

U.S. Representative John James of Michigan’s 6th congressional district won the Republican nomination for governor after the state’s primary was held this summer.

Both CBS News and the New York Times reported that the Republican primary concluded with James emerging as the party’s candidate. CBS projected the win immediately after the votes were counted, while the New York Times noted that James’ victory positions him to face the Democratic nominee in the upcoming general election.

The election will pit the Republican nominee against the Democratic nominee—Michigan’s Secretary of State, who secured the Democratic nomination—making the race a key contest in a swing state.

• John James secured the Republican nomination for governor in Michigan’s primary.
• CBS News projected James’ victory as the primary results were finalized.
• The Democratic nominee, Michigan’s Secretary of State, won the Democratic nomination for governor as reported by the New York Times.

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