Former presidential candidate Perry Johnson joins Michigan governor’s race for a second time

Perry Johnson running again for Michigan Governor

TROY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Republican businessman Perry Johnson is running for governor again in 2026. He made the announcement in Troy yesterday, saying families and small businesses “deserve a government that works as hard as they do.” Johnson ran for the Republican nomination for governor in 2022, but was one of five candidates who were accused of using fraudulent ballot petition signatures and was not on the primary ballot. He also launched a s…

Michigan’s gubernatorial race shakes up as Johnson enters chat, Benson’s lane clears

Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson attends a Republican gubernatorial in Howell on May 13, 2022. (Andrew Roth | Michigan Advance)The sea is getting choppy for candidates coasting on the Republican side of Michigan’s gubernatorial primary race, with a familiar name — Perry Johnson — raising his sails and promising to spend big money fast. Johnson announced Monday that he was joining the GOP hunt for the governor’s office, with a cam…

Oakland Co. Businessman Perry Johnson Launches Second Bid for MI Governor

Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: Jan. 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Perry Johnson. Johnson, a businessman, announced his second bid for governor. He discusses his campaign focus on efficiency, tax cuts, and his plans to spend $9 million.MICHIGAN ~ Oakland County entrepreneur Perry Johnson announced on Monday that he will run for governor of Michigan, his second bid for the role followi…

Johnson rallies support for governor campaign, will spend 'whatever it takes'

The businessman said he's planned an initial $9 million outlay over the next 60 days to raise his profile among Michigan voters.