Mike Cox ends Michigan governor campaign after Donald Trump’s endorsement of John James

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Friday he is ending his campaign for governor, saying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James reshaped the Republican primary race. Read: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/07/17/mike-cox-ends-michigan-governor-campaign-after-donald-trumps-endorsement-of-john-james/