DeVos family
Coverage of DeVos family in the Nexus archive.
- John James leads Perry Johnson early in Michigan Republican governor primary
John James holds a double-digit lead over Perry Johnson in Michigan's Republican governor primary. James has spent $32 million on his campaign and is supported by Trump and the DeVos family, while Johnson emphasizes his business background and outsider status. Both candidates are vying to face Democratic nominees in November.
- Who’s funding Michigan governor candidates? New filings reveal top donors
Republican businessman Perry Johnson has self-funded nearly $30 million for his Michigan governor campaign, while Democrat Jocelyn Benson raised $5 million, including union donations, and holds a $6.4 million war chest. John James's GOP campaign and a pro-James super PAC received $3.2 million, partly from DeVos family donations. The primary between Johnson and James is set for August 4.