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LANSING, MI — Defense attorneys and federal prosecutors made closing arguments Friday in the federal trial of the four men charged with plotting to kidnap Gov. The kidnap plot trial took the attention away from Lansing this week, where lawmakers won’t return until their two-week spring break ends on April 12. ‘I always disagreed,’ defendant says, before alleged plot to kidnap Gov. Harris, 24, of Lake Orion; Adam Dean Fox, 38, of Wyoming; Brandon Michael-Ray Caserta, 33, of Canton; and Barry Croft Jr., 46, of Bear, Delaware, are accused of conspiring in 2020 to kidnap Gov. And much of this is due to the fact that we’re too reliant on overseas production.”ALSO ON MLIVE:Girlfriend of key figure in alleged plot to kidnap Gov.

ST. CLARE SHORES — Republican businessman John James, a U.S. House candidate in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District which mostly covers Macomb County, received a campaign endorsement Thursday from former President Donald Trump. “John James is a fantastic candidate running for Congress in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. Michigan has now found the ballots necessary to keep a wonderful young man, John James, out of the U.S. Senate. However, 51% of voters in the new 10th District voted for Democrats in the last election, while 49% voted for Republicans. ALSO ON MLIVE:John James launches third campaign, this time for U.S. House seat in Macomb CountyJohn James launches political action committee to support Republican candidates in 2022Donald Trump offers ‘total and complete endorsement’ of John James in Michigan

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Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

Monday (Jan. 31) night, John James announced that he is running for Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. The 10th Congressional District has no incumbent, and both Democrats and Republicans view it as winnable. There are still fights over the district maps, but James’s entry into the race would seem to shift the dynamic if this district holds its shape.

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John James, a Republican businessman and two-time losing U.S. Senate candidate, announced he will run for an open U.S. House seat largely covering Macomb County. James said his campaign is an opportunity for Republicans to pick up seats needed to regain a majority in the U.S. House. The 10th District includes Macomb County and a small portion of Oakland County. Most Oakland County voters were drawn out of Michigan’s new 10th District during the redistricting process, creating a district that leans Republican. Macomb County is the third-largest in Michigan and the largest county won by Trump in 2020.

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John James, a Republican businessman who unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in Michigan twice, is launching a political action committee to support candidates in 2022 elections. Crate was treasurer for a legal fund James created after the 2020 election and performed a similar role for former President Donald Trump’s fundraising ventures. James expressed concerns about “irregularities” in the election and formed a joint legal fund with the Republican National Committee. An MLive analysis found his campaign committee raised $2 million in the month after the election. READ MORE ON MLIVE:John James raised $2M after election loss, collecting donations for challenging resultsJohn James creates legal fund with RNC, Trump campaign treasurer after losing Michigan Senate race

Courtesy photoJohn James, center, who ran for U.S. Senate, was endorsed by Kid Rock, right, who didn't run for Senate but pretended to. Conservative radio host Tudor Dixon and metro Detroit businessman Kevin Rinke also met with representatives from the Republican Governors Association, according toIt would be another steep battle for James, though. According to a Feb. 3-6 poll by the paper, Governor Gretchen Whitmer had a 58% approval rating, with 39% saying they would support her for reelection and 20% saying their answer depended on the candidates. The James-Peters race was the most expensive in Michigan history , as both parties fought for control of the U.S. Senate in a national race that wound up being way closer than expected. James lost to Peters by just two percentage points, but outperformed Donald Trump in Michigan, including in the bellwether of Grand Rapids' Kent County, a typically Republican stronghold where people chose James over Peters, yet Joe Biden over Trump.Another businessman named Austin Chenge has also announced his intentions to run against Whitmer, but his campaign is kind of a hot mess , to say the least.

click to enlarge John James campaignRepublican Senate candidate John James. Hate is hate but love is stronger than hate. pic.twitter.com/TrFAORL47c — John James (@JohnJamesMI) February 16, 2021Michigan GOP darling John James, a two-time U.S. Senate candidate, said he was called a racial slur while on vacation in Florida.In a video posted on Twitter on Monday, James said a man in “a big pickup truck rolls by and screams out the window, ‘Die, [N-word].’”“You know what I did? You can never control what they think or what they say. He lost by 6.5 percentage points.Since then, James has been a favorite of the Michigan Republican Party and was endorsed by Trump.

Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., speaks during an event with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Sen. Gary Peters was sworn in to his second term in Congress on Jan. 3, just months after defeating Republican opponent John James. Senator from Michigan Gary Peters was sworn into his second term in Congress on Jan. 3, 2021. (Office of Sen. Gary Peters)After a contentious race, Peters was victorious over James in the November General Election by about 90,000 votes. Prior to his role in the Senate, Peters served as a representative in the U.S. House.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the John James campaignDespite losing his bid to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate as a Republican, John James is keeping a campaign promise.On Monday, the John James for Senate campaign announced it's giving $100,000 to help restaurant workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.In May, James vowed to give a nickel of every dollar he raised for his campaign to charitable organizations. However, this gift is only possible through the generosity of many others, that allows us to reach out and support our neighbors,” said James. “This gift will be spread all over the state because everyone, regardless of ideological or geographic position, who needs help should receive it in these tough times. “At this time of year, the most important thing is to support restaurant employees who have been hit especially hard, so they can support themselves and their families through the holidays. The state's bar and restaurant association attempted to sue to overturn the initial ban, arguing that it has been hit especially hard by the economic toll of the pandemic and that it can remain open safely.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James continued to rake in fundraising dollars in the weeks after losing the November election, including donations for a legal defense fund created as James cast doubt on election results. Donations poured into James’ campaign committee on and after Nov. 17, the day Wayne County election results were certified. The Farmington Hills businessman did not concede until the next day, three weeks after election results showed he lost to U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township. The James Legal Fund is a joint fundraising operation between the Republican National Committee and James’ campaign, which split the donations. Filings show $29,964 in donations to the James Legal Fund were earmarked through WinRed, an online fundraising platform endorsed by the RNC.

In a dramatic, hours-long meeting, Michigan’s Board of State Canvassers certified Michigan’s election results earlier this week, making President-elect Joe Biden’s win in the state over incumbent President Donald Trump official. After state canvassers voted 3-0-1 to certify the state’s election results, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed off on the results to formally recognize the slate of Michigan electors for Biden and Harris. pic.twitter.com/42VfyTaCVZ — Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) November 24, 2020Yesterday, following the Board of State Canvassers’ certification of Michigan’s election, @GovWhitmer & I formally signed & sealed the certificate of election for the office of the President of the United States. Michigan county clerks vouched for the integrity of the November election in a joint oversight hearing days before the Board of State Canvassers certified results.

DETROIT – In a video posted on Twitter, Republican John James concedes to Democrat and incumbent Sen. Gary Peters in the U.S. Senate race. The James and Peters campaigns spent millions of dollars in ads with James estimating about $150 million from both campaigns. He said his campaign has donated over $1 million to charity and then turns his attention to the election results. Speaking of political ads, by the grace of God and your generosity our campaign did something that has never been done. That’s a million dollars that could have been used for more ads on top of the god-awful $150 million spent by all sides in the Michigan senate race.

One day after Michigan certified its election results, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James has conceded the race to incumbent Democrat Gary Peters. God bless Michigan. Peters beat James by about 92,000 votes, with 49.9% of votes, compared to James’ 48.2%. James lost to Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2018 in the race for Michigan’s other Senate seat by 175,000 votes. James thanked his supporters in Monday’s video and offered his congratulations to Peters, saying “it’s the right thing” to do.

DETROIT – On Tuesday, Republican John James conceded to Democrat and incumbent Gary Peters in Michigan’s closely watched US Senate race. In the statement James who previously ran for a seat on the Senate against Democrat and longtime US Sen. Debbie Stabenow congratulated Peters on his victory. Republicans including James had called for an investigation into the election results alleging potential voting fraud. Since the presidential election Republican leaders have made allegations of voter fraud without substantial evidence. “John James’ life of service sacrifice and selflessness has inspired millions of Michiganders.

Garlin Gilchrist II praised the certification of Michigan’s election results Monday, telling CNN’s Don Lemon it fit into a national pattern affirming Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s presidential win. That’s more than 14 times the 10,674 votes Trump won the state by in the 2016 election. In Michigan, there were concerns the Board of State Canvassers would fail to certify the results. Related: With the world watching, a Republican state canvasser helps make Biden’s win in Michigan officialGilchrist praised the three board members who certified the election in an interview with Lemon. More on MLive:Board of Canvassers certifies Michigan’s election resultsWith the world watching, a Republican state canvasser helps make Biden’s win in Michigan officialJohn James casts doubt on Michigan election integrity as state board certifies result

Republican businessman and twice-defeated U.S. Senate candidate John James cast doubt on the integrity of the November election Monday while unsuccessfully seeking to delay the certification of Michigan’s election results. Republican board member Norm Shinkle abstained from voting and called on the Michigan Legislature to investigate the state’s election process. “We agree: The people of the state of Michigan deserve election outcomes that they can trust,” James wrote in a letter to the board. Election officials in Wayne County repeatedly vouched for the integrity of Detroit’s election results. Michigan Elections Director Jonathan Brater advised the Board of State Canvassers to certify the November election results Monday.

As we continue to fight for our republic, remember the battle is not ours, but the Lord's. pic.twitter.com/iF9hLQJzYM — John James (@JohnJamesMI) November 25, 2020With Michigan finally certifying its election results on Monday , two-time Republican Senate hopeful John James has finally conceded to Democrat Gary Peters, ending the most expensive race in the state's history. "That’s a million dollars that could have been used for more ads on top of the god-awful $150 million spent by all sides in the Michigan senate race," James said.He also congratulated Peters for winning re-election. "Senator, you may not remember this, but you and I shared a scotch at a Pistons game a few years back," James said. "He is worthy to be praised and I will never give up on Michigan because Jesus never gave up on me.

The Board of State Canvassers, which has two Republicans and two Democrats, confirmed the results on a 3-0 vote with one abstention. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after the Michigan State Board of Canvassers voted to certify the results of the November 2020 election. “I commend the three members of the State Board of Canvassers who voted to follow the law and certify the 2020 election results today. Now, it’s time to put this election behind us and come together as a state to defeat our common enemy: COVID-19.”Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel also commended the members of the Board of State Canvassers certifying the state’s election results. Today’s vote of the State Board of Canvassers’ to certify Michigan’s November election confirms the truth: the election was fair and secure, and the results accurately reflect the will of the voters.

click to enlarge John James campaignRepublican Senate candidate John James. “Stop undermining our democracy.”Peters’ spokeswoman Vanessa Valdivia said James is engaged in “sinister deception.”“What two-time failed Senate candidate John James is doing is not only frivolous, it’s dangerous and undermines the very foundation of our democracy," she said in a statement. "As he continues this sinister deception, it’s clear James will put Trump before Michigan even past the bitter end. "On Tuesday, Republicans on the four-member Wayne County Board of Canvassers voted against certifying November’s election results. But state election officials said it’s too late.

It was something he and generations of politicians considered an important part of an election. The state and national Republican parties have called attention to “irregularities” in Michigan’s election results, and conspiracy theories have abounded. Related: There are lots of conspiracy theories about Michigan election fraud. In my opinion, win or lose, you want everybody to vote and everything to be fair,” Jones said. Win or lose, he’s accepted the results.

DETROIT – Hoping to halt a statewide certification of Michigan election results, the latest lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s campaign submitted hundreds of claims asserting GOP poll watchers were excluded from counting rooms or saw illegal activity in the count in the state. The Trump campaign is suing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson along with the Wayne County and the Michigan Board of Canvassers, which are in charge of reviewing elections. Inside the lawsuit are 234 pages of affidavits from people claiming to have been Republican poll watchers who witnessed or were told about misconduct by mostly Detroit ballot counters. Both the Trump and Joe Biden campaigns have started asking Michigan voters specifically to help fund these upcoming legal battles. Democrats have already asked to be part of the Court of Claims appeal, opposing the Trump campaign.

Trump alleged that fraud caused James to lose the U.S. Senate race in a statement posted to Twitter. Contributions to the “James Legal Fund” are split with the RNC’s legal proceedings account. Charles Spies, legal counsel for the James campaign, passed along questions to a campaign spokesperson. Spies was listed on both documents the campaign sent to Wayne County last week and spoke out about various concerns in a Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting. In his letter to the Wayne County Clerk, Spies said the campaign has received “hundreds of reports of irregularities” in the processing of absentee ballots.

Local channels, however, saw a solid $151.1 million boost in revenue from this year's ad spending with WDIV-Channel 4 taking in $54.3 million, WJBK-Channel 2 taking in $41.2 million, WXYZ-Channel 7 taking in $34.9 million, and WWJ-Channel 62 taking in $16.3 million, according to MCFN's advertising analytics.It should come as no surprise that a large chunk of Michigan's ad windfall, or $125 million, was due to the onslaught of ads pushed out by the presidential race — which, again, Trump lost — and the contest between incumbent Democratic Senator Gary Peters and conservative businessman and Kid Rock-approved two-time Senate loser John James. Together, James and Peters dropped a combined $131 million on state-wide advertising, making it the eighth-most expensive Senate race in the country Simon Schuster, executive director of the MCFN, toldthat the amount of money spent in Michigan this election was an “absurd amount.”“Well, obviously, the winners are, you know, advertising agencies and broadcast advertisers,” Schuster said. “I think it'd be difficult to say that the winners were Michigan voters in that regard.”Schuster notes that it's not the amount of advertising voters are exposed to that is necessarily the issue, butvoters are exposed to advertisements.“I think that what we need to be looking forward to is not just volume, but the nature in which we receive our advertisements, and how they are meant to sway us. Disinformation and misinformation breed on social media,” Schuster said. “And I think that the means and avenues by which that proliferates is only going to become more efficient and more nefarious moving forward.”

As incumbent Sen. Gary Peters is declaring victory, Republican challenger John James is not ready to concede. In a statement Thursday, James said, “This campaign is not about me, it never has been. While Sen. Peters is currently ahead, I have deep concerns that millions of Michiganders may have been disenfranchised by a dishonest few who cheat." James also said he will accept the votes “and the will of the people” when the process is complete. If you have character and if you have integrity, you do it gracefully," Peters later said.

Peters rolled into a victory party at Goodison Cider Mill in Rochester on his motorcycle the morning after Michigan’s unofficial election results showed James lost by just 87,400 votes. Charlie Spies, legal counsel for James' campaign, cited “apparent widespread fraud and irregularities” in the processing of absentee ballots in Wayne County. “I believe that I represent all of Michigan,” Peters said. Spies expressed concerns about the way Wayne County administered the election during a tense meeting of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers on Thursday morning. James lost Wayne County by nearly 313,000 votes, according to unofficial totals, with only 30% of the vote.

After Republican U.S. Senate hopeful John James lost a tight race to incumbent U.S. Sen Gary Peters, an attorney representing his campaign told Wayne County elections officials he had “serious concerns” with how ballot-counting played out there. Trump campaign sues Michigan as election challengers swarm ballot counting facilityMembers of both parties were present and monitoring the ballot count in Detroit. Thursday’s Wayne County Board of Canvassers meeting officially kicked off the canvassing process in the county, a routine procedure of checking and verifying ballot totals before certifying official election results. Under Michigan election law, every county must finish canvassing Tuesday’s general election results by Nov. 17, then send the results to the Secretary of State within 24 hours after that. @GaryPeters laughed out loud when asked what he makes of @JohnJamesMI campaign allegations of irregularities with election results.

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate John James, who is currently trailing Democratic Senator Gary Peters in the 2020 election, is calling for an investigation into votes. The Associated Press called the Senate race on Wednesday night for Democrat Gary Peters, who has a nearly 90,000 vote lead over James. In a statement Thursday, James said, “While Senator Peters is currently ahead, I have deep concerns that millions of Michiganders may have been disenfranchised by a dishonest few who cheat.”James also said he will accept the results and the will of the people, “but at this time there is enough credible evidence to warrant an investigation to ensure that elections were conducted in a transparent, legal and fair manner.”The John James campaign has not offered any evidence to support a claim of cheating or evidence to support any investigation. It’s also unclear what they’re hoping to investigate, specifically. There is no evidence of any voter fraud or cheating tied to Michigan’s 2020 election.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks with reporters during a press conference in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. “We’re waiting — whether I’m going to be the majority leader or not,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Wednesday. There already is a Jan. 5 runoff in the state's other Senate race. Securing the Senate majority will be vital for the winner of the presidency. John Hickenlooper defeated GOP Sen. Cory Gardner, and Arizona, where former astronaut Mark Kelly beat Republican incumbent Martha McSally.

Peters inched ahead of James on Wednesday, 50 percent to James' 49 percent with 99 percent of the vote counted. Peters has 2,683,325 votes to James' 2,623,738. MICHIGAN — The Arab American News has received conformation from Senator Gary Peters‘ (D-Michigan) campaign that he has won his reelection bid, defeating his Republican challenger, Trump-backed John James. “I am sincerely honored that the voters of Michigan have once again put their trust and confidence in me to represent them in the United States Senate,” Peters said in a statement. Peters inched ahead of James on Wednesday, 50 percent to James’ 49 percent, with 99 percent of the vote counted.

Senator Gary Peters has won a second term, defeating Republican opponent John James in the 2020 General Election, according to The Associated Press. In a narrow victory called at 9:13 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, Peters surpassed James by about 60,000 votes. You can see the final results for the Michigan U.S. Senate race between Gary Peters and John James below. As we look ahead, I am energized to keep working to move our state forward and continue putting Michigan first. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

“I am sincerely honored that the voters of Michigan have once again put their trust and confidence in me to represent them in the United States Senate," Peters said in a statement. The Michigan Campaign Finance Network, a nonpartisan watchdog group, found the Peters-James race is the most expensive election in Michigan’s history. Spending on the 2020 Senate race outpaced the $93.4 million spent on Michigan’s 2018 gubernatorial race and vastly eclipses the $40 million spent on the race between James and Stabenow that same year. He also served as a member of the state Senate from 1995 to 2002 and was commissioner of the Michigan Lottery from 2003 to 2007. “Right now, our nation and our state need strong, steady leadership, and that’s just what we’ll get with Gary Peters back in the United States Senate.”

click to enlarge John James campaign"This campaign is not about me, it never has been. "Fair elections are at the foundation of representative democracy. "I put my life on the line in Iraq— where I flew missions to protect free and fair elections. I care all the more that free and fair elections take place in Michigan— where I was born and raised. On Thursday, the John James campaign issued the following statement:Exactly what evidence of cheating James is referring to is not clear.

(CBS DETROIT) – With Joe Biden’s projected win in Michigan, the current CBS News electoral vote estimate is Biden 253 and Trump 213. CBS News projects Joe Biden wins Michigan. — Gary Peters (@GaryPeters) November 5, 2020Democratic Michigan Sen. Gary Peters won reelection Wednesday, defeating Republican challenger John James in a tight race. Stay updated with CBS Detroit throughout the day for MI House Results. MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Transgender Woman Files Lawsuit Against Whitmer Because She Faces Military Discharge Over Gender IdentityMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Election Officials: Detroit Voter Turnout Highest In More Than 20 YearsMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Henry Ford Health System: More Than 33,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 2,180 Tested Positive© 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

(CBS DETROIT) – With Joe Biden’s projected win in Michigan, the current CBS News electoral vote estimate is Biden 253 and Trump 213. CBS News projects Joe Biden wins Michigan. But his fate — and Peters’ — is also intertwined with the top-of-the-ticket showdown between the president and Democrat Joe Biden. On Wednesday afternoon, James retweeted a tweet stating Michigan “elected (its) first Black Senator.”Stay updated with CBS Detroit throughout the day for MI House Results. MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Transgender Woman Files Lawsuit Against Whitmer Because She Faces Military Discharge Over Gender IdentityMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Election Officials: Detroit Voter Turnout Highest In More Than 20 YearsMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Henry Ford Health System: More Than 33,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 2,180 Tested Positive© 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

MUSKEGON, MI – Nearly two-thirds of voters in Muskegon County cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election, which resulted in a strong showing by Republicans. Voter turnout was about 65 percent, according to Jeanne Pezet, elections coordinator for the Muskegon County Clerk’s Office. The strong showing this year by Republicans, including Trump, could signal a coming sea change in Muskegon County politics. Republican challenger John James garnered more votes in Muskegon County than Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, according to unofficial results. Also on MLive:Muskegon County election results for Nov. 3, 2020Republican Doug Brown beats Kimon Kotos for Muskegon County commission seatPaula Baker Mathes beats Jason Kolkema to become Muskegon County’s newest district judge

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Donald Trump’s campaign helped his GOP allies, but that state election officials were still counting ballots. Key Senate races in North Carolina, Alaska and Georgia remained undecided. Democrats contested seats from New England to the Deep South and the Midwest to the Mountain West, reaching deep into GOP strongholds. North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has struggled against Democrat Cal Cunningham, despite the married challenger’s sexting scandal with a public relations strategist. GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler will face Democrat Raphael Warnock, a Black pastor at the church where the Rev.

Both voters in cities and suburban voters were more likely to prefer Biden over Trump but Trump had an advantage among voters in small towns and rural areas. He also sought to make inroads with older voters who disapproved of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Biden had an advantage over Trump among voters under 45 while Biden was roughly even with Trump among older voters. Black voters were more likely to support Peters over James but white voters were more likely to back James over Peters. ON THE ISSUESThe coronavirus pandemic was the top issue for 2 in 5 voters in Michigan.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan’s Senate race between incumbent Democrat Gary Peters and Republican challenger John James was too early to call Wednesday morning, with many votes still uncounted. James, a Black businessman and Iraq War veteran, is waging a stiff challenge as he aims to become the first Michigan Republican to win a U.S. Senate seat in a quarter-century. If Trump loses Michigan, he’ll need to avoid a blowout for James, 39, to have a shot. He has also criticized James’ opposition to the federal health care overhaul and noted James backed Trump “2,000%” during his first campaign — a 2018 loss to Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Republicans have taken just one of Michigan’s last 15 Senate races, in 1994, when Spencer Abraham won an open seat.

click to enlarge John James campaign, U.S. SenateRepublican Senate hopeful John James, left, and Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. — Gary Peters (@GaryPeters) November 5, 2020Following a contest that wound up being far tighter than anticipated, Sen. Gary Peters is returning to Congress.The first-term Democrat is projected to win Tuesday's general election — though just barely. As of 8:30 p.m., Peters had 2,680,766 votes to James's 2,621,002, with 98% of precincts reporting.Peters declared victory on Twitter. "The race marks the second unsuccessful Senate run for Republican businessman John James, who was defeated by Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2018.Why was the race so close? Before the Senate, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, and worked for 20 years as a financial adviser before that.

click to enlarge John James campaign, U.S. SenateRepublican Senate hopeful John James, left, and Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. (Some believed voters assumed James, the Black guy, was the Democrat, and Peters, the older white guy, was the Republican. )Numerous polls put Peters well ahead of James, but an October poll placed the two in a virtual tie . However, on Wednesday, James seemed to follow Trump's lead in preemptively declaring victory and casting doubt over the legitimacy of the election. John James has won this race.

In the 2016 election, Michigan emerged as a key battleground state with Trump being the first Republican nominee to win Michigan since 1988 with George H.W. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2020In the 2020 election, former Vice President Joe Biden has led Michigan polls, which may suggest the state may flip back. Stay updated with CBS Detroit throughout Election night for MI House Results. Michigan has 16 electoral votes up for grabs and according to CBS News polling, Democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump going into Election Day. MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Transgender Woman Files Lawsuit Against Whitmer Because She Faces Military Discharge Over Gender IdentityMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Election Officials: Detroit Voter Turnout Highest In More Than 20 YearsMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Henry Ford Health System: More Than 33,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 2,180 Tested Positive© 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Gary Peters and John James here. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race Results🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

(CBS DETROIT) – More than 2.6 million Michigan voters turned in their absentee ballots as of the weekend with more expected at the polls on Election Day. In the 2016 election, Michigan emerged as a key battleground state with Trump being the first Republican nominee to win Michigan since 1988 with George H.W. In the 2020 election, former Vice President Joe Biden has led Michigan polls, which may suggest the state may flip back. Stay updated with CBS Detroit throughout Election night for MI House Results. For live updates on Michigan 2020 elections results visit here.

(CBS DETROIT) – U.S. Vote Foundation today released a comprehensive list of the 21 states where unregistered voters can still exercise their right to vote in tomorrow’s election. An estimated 13 million unregistered voters live in these states where on-site registration is available, and their participation could change the dynamic of the election. Unregistered voters in eligible states can go to their polling place, clerk’s office, or other site designated by election officials to both register and vote on Election Day. Consult US Vote’s Election Day Registration and Voting chart for details. The following states offer Election Day Registration and Voting:AlaskaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIowaMaineMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMontanaNevadaNew HampshireUtahVermontWashingtonWisconsinWyomingThe United States is experiencing historic early voting turnout despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

Detroit Police Investigating Double Fatal ShootingAnyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Departments Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Red Wings Sign Fwd Anthony Mantha To 4-Year DealMantha, 26, has played five seasons in the NHL — all with Detroit. Election 2020: Races To Watch In MichiganMichigan has 16 electoral votes up for grabs and according to CBS News polling, Democratic nominee Joe Biden is leading President Donald Trump going into Election Day. Metro Detroit Voters Show Up To The Polls Despite PandemicVoters in Metro Detroit voting on Election Day, despite pandemic. Michigan Reports 3,106 New Covid-19 Cases, 43 Deaths TuesdayThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced 3,106 coronavirus cases in the state and an additional 43 deaths Tuesday.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Gary Peters and John James here. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race Results🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

Tuesday’s election also features the state’s most competitive U.S. Senate race in 20 years — between Democratic Sen. Gary Peters and Republican John James — several closely watched U.S. House contests and a dogfight for control of the state House. The margin of victory in Michigan, about two-tenths of a percentage point, was the closest of any state in 2016. LEGISLATUREDemocrats must net at least four seats to control the state House for the first time in a decade. BALLOT ISSUESMichigan voters are being asked by lawmakers to adopt two amendments to the state constitution. MORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Detroit Woman Sues Peeing Pastor For $2 Million While On A Flight Home From Las VegasMORE FROM CBS DETROIT: Missed Gov.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

Two Vehicles Have Been Added To The National Historic Vehicle Register For 2020The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) announces the 27th and 28th vehicles to be added to the National Historic Vehicle Register. The Best 2021 Private High Schools In MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best private high schools in Michigan. Niche Releases A List Of The Best High Schools in MichiganNiche is a website that rates schools across the country on a variety of criteria. In their recent list, they analyzed and came back with a list of the best high schools in Michigan.

With one day left until Election Day on Nov. 3, more people from both campaign teams are showing up in Michigan, aiming to gather as many votes as possible. President Trump stopped in Washington Township Sunday, holding a rally at Total Sports Park. READ: Both presidential campaigns prioritize Michigan ahead of Election DayREAD: Michigan Election 2020: How to find your voting precinctFormer President Barack Obama, Vice President Mike Pence, former Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden and even Gov. In the meantime, Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden are both planning to campaign leading up to Tuesday. On Monday, Trump is preparing for his final two stops in Traverse City and Grand Rapids -- Grand Rapids was the final stop on Trump’s campaign trail back in 2016.

Peters, the only non-incumbent Democrat to claim a Senate seat in 2014, is one of just two Senate Democrats running in a state Donald Trump won four years ago. Public polls have shown him extending his lead over James, a Black businessman and Iraq War veteran, but Republicans who see an opening insist James has a shot. He aims to be the first Michigan Republican to win a Senate seat in a quarter-century. James, unlike other Republican Senate candidates, has largely kept pace in fundraising with his opponent. Peters joined Biden and former President Barack Obama at events in the Democratic strongholds of Detroit and Flint on Saturday.

Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, the firm developed a new process for “polling” the public that relies on digital interactions. Using artificial intelligence on social media, Ad Victory tracks races across the U.S. by logging online enthusiasm or opposition shown for candidates. In fact, the consulting firm observed that attitudes toward the candidates actually positioned James ahead of Peters by 10 points. The firm also believes that the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is closer than what polls are suggesting. On Sunday, President Trump will hold a rally in Washington Township at Total Sports Park.

Gretchen Whitmer’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, while disapproving of President Donald Trump’s, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll. The new survey asked Michigan voters for their feelings on the 2020 presidential race, key issues, and on Gov. Results from a Local 4/The Detroit News poll Oct. 23-25, 2020. (WDIV)Results from a Local 4/The Detroit News poll Oct. 23-25, 2020. (WDIV)Here are some of the key findings in the WDIV/Detroit news poll, which was conducted Oct. 23-25, 2020.

Senator Gary Peters has increased his lead over Republican challenger John James heading into the final stretch of the 2020 election, a new WDIV/Detroit News poll shows. Gary Peters now leads John James by a margin of 48.4%-38.8%, with 8.7% of voters remaining undecided. Voters who are undecided in the US Senate race are splitting their vote equally in the Presidential race. By a margin of 47.2% Democratic to 40.1% Republican, Michigan voters prefer the Democratic Party to control the U.S. Senate. John James name identification is breaking 33.3% favorable to 40.4% unfavorable.

Senator Gary Peters, 61, a Democrat, is facing a formidable challenge from Republican John James, 39, an Iraq war veteran who runs a logistics company in Detroit. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., speaks during an event for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Michigan State Fairgrounds in Novi, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. FILE - In this Monday, June 22, 2020, file photo, Republican U.S. Senate candidate John James speaks at Weir Farms in Hanover Township, Mich. First-term Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan is trying to hang onto his seat. Peters is finding it tougher to shake Republican John James. James is the GOP’s best hope to pick up a Senate seat in what is a battle for control of the U.S. Senate.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Gary Peters and John James here. r10876 U.S. Senate - Michigan Candidate Votes % *Incumbent 0% of Precincts Reporting (0 / 0)Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Michigan U.S. Senate race between Gary Peters and John James here. Find more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

DETROIT – We’re separating fact from fiction in one of Michigan’s most contentious and most expensive races. “He believes in no exception,” Peters said of James. As for hiding his plan, James is likely referring to amendments Peters made to congressional financial disclosures after initially not disclosing the state plan. We’re calling this Be Careful because James isn’t exactly correct on how Peters' plan works. James is referring to a statement Peters made in 2018 at a town hall where he said Medicare-For-All is likely down the road.

DETROIT – Michigan’s knock-down drag-out US Senate race is contentious, tight and all over the airwaves. On Sunday’s special hour-long episode of Flashpoint both candidates in the race, incumbent Democratic Sen. Gary Peters and Republican candidate John James discussed their positions on critical issues. The interviews were done individually and covered a wide range of issues. Plus, one million Michiganders have already voted more than two weeks before election day. Segment oneRepublican candidate John JamesSegment TwoDemocratic Sen. Gary PetersSegment ThreeFlashpoint guests Stephen Henderson, host of WDET’s show Detroit Today; Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News; Jill Alper of Alper Strategies and Steve Mitchell of Mitchell Research and Communications weigh in on US Senate race and upcoming elections.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has decided to go public with a very personal story about an abortion he and his wife experienced 30 years ago. Peters became the first sitting senator in history to share his abortion story. His story comes as abortion advocates warn major cases like Roe v. Wade could be under threat should judge Amy Coney Barrett be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Beyond the politics, women’s health advocates said Peters' coming forward helps moves abortion out of the shadows for the better. Read: Peters vs. James in Michigan US Senate race: Where they stand on 6 big issuesMore: Decision 2020 election coverage

Peters was the only non-incumbent Democrat to win a Senate election in 2014, when he prevailed easily despite the GOP’s successes nationally and in Michigan. All largely back both Biden and Peters, but a bigger percentage remain undecided in the Senate race, according to some polls. He said he ranks as one of the most bipartisan Senate Democrats and, despite being a freshman in the minority, has written and passed more of his bills than any other senator. Before winning promotion to the Senate, Peters was a congressman, lottery commissioner and state senator and served in the Navy Reserve. Stu Sandler, a consultant for James' campaign, said support for Peters is “soft all around.

WDIV-Local 4′s Devin Scillian will anchor an hour-long “Flashpoint” Sunday at 10 a.m. with Democratic Sen. Gary Peters and Republican John James, both U.S. Senate candidates in the upcoming election. The interviews will be done individually and cover a wide range of issues. WDIV-Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit will continue to bring viewers/users the most comprehensive political coverage throughout the election and beyond. In addition to WDIV’s on-air coverage, ClickOnDetroit will be working continuously during election season to bring users up-to-date information as it comes in. “Flashpoint” airs Sundays at 10 a.m. on Local 4.

James: John James supports “all” education options, including public, charter and private. James: John James has not held public office during the pandemic. James: John James opposes the Green New Deal. James: John James is pro-life. James: John James supports the Second Amendment.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters has decided to go public with a very personal story about an abortion he and his wife experienced 30 years ago. In an exclusive interview with Elle magazine, Peters described how he and his wife, Heidi, had to face an unwanted abortion head on when she was pregnant with their second child. When she returned to the hospital on the third day, after another night without a natural miscarriage, the doctor told her the situation was dire. With this story, Peters is the first sitting senator in U.S. history to share a personal experience with abortion. Read: Peters vs. James in Michigan US Senate race: Where they stand on 6 big issuesMore: Decision 2020 election coverage

Senator Gary Peters has increased his lead over Republican challenger John James, but the race remains tight, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll. But Peters lead in the Detroit Metro region by a margin of 50.3%-33.2%, with 15.2% in Detroit metro still undecided. Among white voters, James leads 47.1%-39.1%. Among Black voters, Peters leads 75.6%-4.7%. Peters leads in early votingAmong those that have already voted, Peters leads 71.8%-18.3%.

Local 4 decided to run two of the most seen claims regarding healthcare through our Trust Index. “James' healthcare plan increases the cost of prescription drugs. James has said he’d advocate for a healthcare plan that’s market-based and protects those with pre-existing conditions. Gary Peters' plan for healthcareLocal 4 is looking into allegations from James on Peters' plan for healthcare. The plan James is referring to is the Michigan Legislative Retirement Plan, according to releases from the Michigan Republican Party.

(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) The Detroit Regional Chamber will host a town hall for candidates in the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Incumbent Sen. Gary Peters and challenger John James will participate, separately, in a town hall event on Wednesday morning. Watch the event live at 11 a.m.:

Senator Gary Peters is in a tight race with Republican challenger John James, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll. Sen. Peters is running for his second term in the U.S. Senate, while John James is making his second attempt at being an incumbent for the seat. Heading into the final stretch of the 2020 election, Peters holds a 3-point lead over James, which is in the margin of error for the WDIV/Detroit News poll. METHODOLOGYThe Glengariff Group, Inc. conducted a Michigan statewide survey of November 2020 likely general election voters. The 600 sample, live operator telephone survey was conducted on September 1-3, 2020 and has a margin of error of +/-4.0% with a 95% level of confidence.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer addresses Biden, Trump events, social distancing, mask mandateMichigan Gov. It has been 176 days since Michigan Gov. Poll: Joe Biden holds 5-point lead over Trump in MichiganIn a head to head matchup of likely November 2020 Michigan general election voters, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden continues to lead President Donald Trump by five points, 47 percent to 42 percent. Senator Gary Peters is in a tight race with Republican challenger John James, according to a new WDIV/Detroit News poll.

DETROIT Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has died at the age of 80 on Friday after a six-month battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. The youngest and last surviving member of the Big Six civil rights activists, Lewis dedicated his life to fighting for equality. Leaders react to passing of civil rights iconMichigan Governor Gretchen WhitmerCongressman John Lewis was a civil rights legend who stood firmly on the front lines of our nations history. He touched the hearts of America as a Civil Rights icon in this country for decades. I will forever remember his stories of the Civil Rights movement, constant words of encouragement and the reminder to get into good trouble.

Another was Renaissance Global Logistics of Detroit, whose CEO is John James, the Republican challenger to Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters. The Paycheck Protection Program helps smaller businesses to stay open and keep Americans employed during the pandemic. The company is among the 5% of minority-owned businesses that were able to access funds, she said. Roughly 121,000 loans were made to Michigan businesses or other entities, about 20,000 of them for $150,000 or more, according to the data. The aid totaled nearly $16 billion and covered more than 1.5 million jobs.

DETROIT After years of absorbing the nations highest auto insurance costs, you can now change your coverage away from no-fault, but should you? And the governors education team puts together a road map for getting our kids back to school, but dont expect anything close to normal. There will be a discussion with guests on these topics and more during Sundays episode of Flashpoint.

LANSING, Mich. In a virtual campaign event, Sen. Gary Peters (D) touted recent proposals in the Senate on policing reform. Wendell Anthony and former Attorney General Eric Holder in the discussion which lasted just over an hour. Peters also criticized Senate Republicans for not passing what he considered meaningful reforms. The Republicans did not put forward the kind of concrete action that we need to take right now, he said. In a statement Peters opponent, John James called the event PR.Gary Peters doesnt speak for black people.

Republican John James is here to talk about his race with incumbent Gary Peters. James was introduced to Michigan voters two years ago in the Senate race against Debbie Stabenow. And schools and universities point to reopening plans for the fall, even as the coronavirus is spiking in many states. Earlier this spring we talked with Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy Wilson about the pandemic and its impact on the school, students and faculty. Segment Two:Wayne State University President Dr. M. Roy Wilson.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. Thursday was a busy day for Vice President Mike Pence, who visited Michigan to speak at an auto supply plant in Sterling Heights. ORIGINAL STORY: Vice President Pence speaks at Casadei Steel in Sterling HeightsPrior to his speech, Pence had lunch with Republican party senate candidate John James and did a meet-and-greet with a crowd happy to see him. Rod, the people of Michigan said yes to President Donald Trump in 2016, Pence said. Pence also knows recent poll numbers show former Vice President Joe Biden has a comfortable lead across the state, so visits like this are meant to motivate the base. One of the things Pence believes will also help the president is recent economic improvements as the COVID-19 crisis slows.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis, facing a competitive North Carolina reelection contest, is looking forward to campaigning" with Trump, Tillis' spokesperson said. GOP Sen. Steve Daines tweeted, Montana cant wait to have you back, Mr. President! after Trump promised to help him battle a strong Democratic challenger. Republican candidates are hostages, said Trump critic Tim Miller, an aide to past GOP presidential contenders including Jeb Bush. Anyone who wants to win in November should be running with the president, said Trump campaign spokesperson Erin Perrine. In the House, Democrats hope to use allegiance to Trump that GOP candidates touted in primaries against them in general elections.

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)Michigan Senate candidate John James has been called a rising star of the Republican Party so many times its become a cliche. He has caught the attention of big donors and received the enthusiastic, all-caps praise of President Donald Trump on Twitter. He checks all the boxes, so to speak, from a candidate perspective, said former Michigan Republican Party chairman Saul Anuzis. Although Trump narrowly won Michigan four years ago, the mood seems to be turning away from the president and the GOP. In a Fox News poll last month, 44% of Michigan voters had a favorable opinion of Trump, with 52% unfavorable.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Vice President Mike Pence will visit Grand Rapids on Monday to rally with Michigan Senatorial candidate John James. An EPIC-MRA/Detroit Free Press poll released Thursday showed a tightening race with Republican candidate James at 42 percent and his Democratic opponent, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, leading with 49 percent. This poll comes after another survey showed James within 7 points of Stabenow with less than two weeks to go before the election Nov. 6. "As we surge in polls against 43-year politician Sen. Stabenow, we welcome Vice President Pence to rally with our co-pilots in Grand Rapids," John James, "The vice-president knows first-hand that when momentum starts in Michigan, it does not stop. For details on the rally and how to attend click here

DETROIT Midterm primary elections usually don't see large voter turnouts, but that may be different this time around. There have been plenty of ads for candidates running for office; could that increase voter numbers? Also, Sandy Pensler and John James, two candidates pushing for the Republican nomination to take on Debbie Stabenow, join Devin Scillian. Flashpoint is hosted by WDIV Local 4 anchor Devin Scillian. Watch Flashpoint on WDIV at 10 a.m. on Sundays.