Jay DeBoyer Tapped as Running Mate by Michigan GOP Gubernatorial Nominee
State Representative Jay DeBoyer has been selected as the lieutenant governor pick for U.S. Rep. John James, the Republican nominee for Michigan governor. DeBoyer has a record of challenging Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on election matters.
Key takeaways
- State Rep. Jay DeBoyer has been chosen as the lieutenant governor running mate for Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. John James.
- DeBoyer, a Republican from Clay Township, has previously served as St. Clair County clerk and chairs the Michigan House Oversight Committee.
- He has publicly challenged Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, on matters related to election procedures and campaign finance law.
- The Michigan Republican Party will formally nominate its candidates at a convention on August 22.
State Representative Jay DeBoyer has been named the running mate for U.S. Representative John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan governor. James announced his selection for lieutenant governor on August 13 via the social media platform X.
Background
DeBoyer, a Republican representing Clay Township, brings experience from business, local government, and election oversight to the ticket. He has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2022 and previously held positions as St. Clair County clerk for 12 years, as well as Clay Township trustee and supervisor. DeBoyer has also owned a lumber business since 1994.
Key Facts
- U.S. Rep. John James, the GOP gubernatorial nominee, selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his lieutenant governor pick on August 13.
- DeBoyer has a history of opposing Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
- DeBoyer chairs the Michigan House of Representatives' Oversight Committee and has previously accused Benson of withholding election official training materials from lawmakers.
- He has also scrutinized Benson's use of her department's office building for her gubernatorial campaign launch event, citing campaign finance law violations.
- DeBoyer was first elected to the Michigan House in 2022 and ran unopposed in the recent August primary to retain his seat.
- The Michigan GOP will formally nominate its candidates for lieutenant governor and other statewide offices at its convention on August 22.
- If DeBoyer is nominated, local GOP leaders will select his replacement for his legislative district.
- Benson is expected to choose her running mate by August 25.
- The election to replace outgoing Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who is term-limited, will be held on Tuesday, November 3.
What Happened
James cited DeBoyer's legislative experience, including his ability to collaborate across party lines, and his commitment to combating corruption, fraud, waste, and abuse. DeBoyer's selection positions him as a key figure in James's campaign against the Democratic nominee.
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