FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2026
Contact: Hannah Osantowske
press@johnjamesmi.com
JOHN JAMES CONTINUES MISSION FIRST PEOPLE ALWAYS TOUR WITH APRIL PUSH ON HIS FREEDOM AGENDA
Front-Runner for Governor Takes the Freedom Agenda Directly to Michigan Communities
Shelby Township, MI — Today, gubernatorial candidate John James announced the continuation of his statewide “Mission First, People Always” tour throughout April, with a renewed focus on sharing the campaign’s Freedom Agenda.
Building on momentum from earlier stops, James will spend the month meeting directly with Michiganders, from shop floors to Main Streets, focused on one goal, getting Michigan working again for the people who power it.
TOUR SWING: APRIL 6 TO 13
The first leg of the April tour will take James across key regions of the state, visiting 10 counties in 10 days including:
Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Jackson, Monroe, Midland, Kent, Ottawa and Livingston counties.
UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE:
- Associated Builders and Contractors Roundtable
- Wayne County Meet and Greet
- Jackson County Farm Visit
- Ann Arbor Parents for John James
- Monroe Business Tour
- Macomb County Community Event
- Southeast Michigan Leaders Roundtable
- Midland County Breakfast
- Grand Rapids Business Visit
- Ottawa County Lunch
- Grand Rapids Business Visit
- Livingston County Business Stop
James encourages voters in these communities to visit his website to sign up for upcoming events and to invite him to speak or attend local gatherings: JJForGovernor.com/MFPA-Tour
LISTENING. LEADING. DELIVERING.
The “Mission First, People Always” tour reflects James’ leadership approach shaped by service and real-world experience, focused on delivering results and engaging directly with the people driving Michigan.
“This isn’t about staged campaign stops or checking a box. It’s about accountability. If you want to lead Michigan, you have a responsibility to get out, listen, and actually understand what families and businesses are facing every day, and then deliver real results. Not excuses. Not politics. Results.”
— John James
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Members of the media interested in covering the tour can submit a request through the following portal:
johnjamesmi.com/press