“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. However, this gift is only possible through the generosity of many others, that allows us to reach out and support our neighbors,” said James. 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. John James donates $100,000 from losing Senate campaign to help Detroit restaurant workersĬlick to enlarge Courtesy of the John James campaignDespite losing his bid to represent Michigan in the U.S. 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. Senate in a national race that wound up being way closer than expected. The James-Peters race was the most expensive in Michigan history, as both parties fought for control of the U.S. 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. Senate, was endorsed by Kid Rock, right, who didn't run for Senate but pretended to.Ĭonservative 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.Īccording to a Feb. Two-time Senate loser John James is considering running for Michigan governor in 2022Ĭourtesy photoJohn James, center, who ran for U.S.

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