U.S. Rep. John James joins other Republicans hoping to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who cannot run again due to term limits.

John James on Monday launched a bid for Michigan governor, forgoing a re-election campaign to his House seat in a swing district. The two-term representative and ally of President Donald Trump said in his announcement on social media that he felt compelled to run because Michigan is “being held back by the lack of strong,