Team,
John James says he’s running for Governor because he thinks Michigan lacks “strong, competent leadership.”
That’s a bold claim from someone who won’t even hold a town hall.
Let’s be clear: Under Democratic leadership, Michigan has:✅ Created jobs and grown our economy
✅ Expanded health care access and protected reproductive freedom
✅ Defended our democracy and advanced good government reforms
Meanwhile, John James has:
❌ Failed to show up for his own constituents and refused to hold town halls
❌ Aligned himself with Donald Trump’s extreme agenda that puts billionaires first
❌ Worked to gut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security
Now, he wants a promotion to lead the entire state of Michigan? Hell no.
We can’t let John James bring Trump’s dangerous agenda to Michigan. That’s why we’re building to defend everything Michigan Democrats have accomplished and elect a Democrat who will continue making Michigan a better place to live for all Michiganders.
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With everything on the line in 2026, from Michigan’s open Governor’s seat and U.S. Senate race to control of the state legislature, we have to get to work now!
With your support, the Michigan Democratic Party is organizing in every community to stop extremists like John James and defend the progress Democrats have worked so hard to build.
Your support today will help us build a winning grassroots strategy and support Michigan Democrats running to defeat these extreme Republicans. Chip in here → secure.actblue.com/donate/042025-mdp
Thank you,
Curtis Hertel
Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party