Jay DeBoyer could help John James avoid a nasty GOP convention fight

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 1,249

Last Updated: 4 days, 11 hours ago

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Lansing legislative experience, support from the grassroots wing of the Michigan Republican Party and a path to a smooth convention vote later this month were all reasons for GOP insiders to be excited about state Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay) as Republican gubernatorial candidate John James’s running mate in the November general election.

James, a congressman from Shelby Township, announced Thursday that he had selected DeBoyer, the current chair of the House Oversight Committee.

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