Johnson emphasizes funding strength for general election, while James shifts focus to Democrats

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 741

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Just before an event with supporters in downtown Lansing Monday, Perry Johnson said he isn’t considering the possibility that he’ll lose Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary.

As for why Republican voters should put him on the general election ballot in November, he emphasized his financial resources — Johnson, an independently wealthy businessman, has put nearly $30 million of his own money into his campaign and says he has reserved $5 million of general election ads …

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