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James Craig Says He Will Run As Write-In Candidate In GOP PrimaryFormer Detroit police Chief James Craig said he will run as a write-in candidate in the Republican primary for governor after fraudulent signatures on petitions left him short of the minimum to get on the Aug. 2 ballot.

Craig, Johnson Among 5 GOP Governor Candidates Who Reportedly Don't Qualify For PrimaryMichigan's elections bureau said late Monday that five Republican candidates for governor, including two leading contenders, failed to file enough valid nominating signatures and should not qualify for the August primary.

Republican Candidates, Except James Craig, To Meet For 1st DebateMany Republicans running for Michigan governor, minus one big-name candidate, will meet in their first debate Thursday night.

Whitmer Has $10M For Reelection, Shifts Funds To PartyGov. Gretchen Whitmer's reelection campaign reported Monday that it raised an additional $2.5 million over two months but that it also transferred out $3.8 million it cannot spend because Republicans' longshot recall efforts failed.

Perry Johnson Becomes 13th Republican To Join Race For Michigan GovernorPerry Johnson, a “quality guru” who founded a company that certifies if businesses are meeting industrial standards, filed papers Thursday to run for Michigan governor.

James Craig Announces Run For Governor, Begins To CampaignThe race for governor is already gaining traction in Michigan as former Detroit Police Chief James Craig begins to campaign around the state.

James Craig Shouted Down By Protestors While Announcing Run For GovernorJames Craig attempted to announce his run for Michigan governor at Belle Isle on Sept. 14, but he was shouted down from the podium by protestors.

MSP Captain Mike Brown To Run For GovernorThe Republican race for Michigan Governor is getting a little crowded, as the Michigan State Police captain throws his name in the hat.

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig Confirms He Is Running For Michigan GovernorNew candidates are emerging in the race against Governor Whitmer, including former Detroit Police Chief James Craig.

Former Detroit Police Chief Craig Launches 'Exploratory Committee" To Run For Michigan GovernorRepublican ex-Detroit police chief James Craig all but launched his campaign for governor on Wednesday, seeking to become Michigan's first Black governor with a “law-and-order” message.

Craig Gives 1st Political Speech, Preps Run For GovernorEx-Detroit police chief James Craig on Tuesday sought to burnish his Republican credentials before a likely run for governor, telling party stalwarts about his evolution from being a “born” Democrat.