Mike Cox ends Michigan governor campaign after Donald Trump’s endorsement of John James

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Friday he is ending his campaign for governor, saying President Donald Trump’s endorsement of U.S. Rep. John James reshaped the Republican primary race. Read: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/07/17/mike-cox-ends-michigan-governor-campaign-after-donald-trumps-endorsement-of-john-james/ Welcome to the official YouTube channel of WDIV Local 4 News in Detroit! Expect more coverage of Southeast Michigan and surrounding communities with breaking news, weather, original reporting, investigations, and local sports.  We’re proud to be part of the Metro Detroit community. Watch more from Local 4 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClickOnDetroitLocal4WDIV/videos 📰 More news stories: https://www.clickondetroit.com/ ▶️ Watch Local 4 News live: https://www.clickondetroit.com/live/ 📩 Sign up for Local 4 newsletters: https://www.clickondetroit.com/account/newsletters/