MI-GOV: Benson, Cox, James pull ahead of primary fields in governor campaign fundraising
Lansing — Republican U.S. Rep. John James and Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson led the two major parties' primary fields for governor in fundraising over the last three months, according to disclosures due Monday.
James of Shelby Township reported that his campaign for Michigan's top office collected about $1.38 million from July 21 through Oct. 20, while Benson of Detroit reported her campaign brought in about $1.21 million.
In a statement, the James campaign contended the Republican congressman's fundraising strength helped demonstrate that he's the "strongest candidate to flip Michigan’s open governorship."
"While we are encouraged by the early and sustained grassroots support of our campaign, indicated by our consistently strong fundraising and poll numbers, I learned in combat and in business that complacency kills," said James, an Iraq War veteran and logistics industry businessman.
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