LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 30, 2026:

* * *

EMPTY PODIUM: Republicans Set to Debate Without John James

The Republican candidates for governor are set to hit the debate stage tonight at an event hosted by the Oakland County Republican Party, but John James will be notably absent after feuding with the largest Republican county party in the state.

Earlier this month, after . . .

Click here for more information about our products