Republican John James concedes Michigan Senate race

Michigan Republican John James conceded the race for the Wolverine State Senate to the senator. Gary PetersGary PetersLeadership Changes in Largest Cyber ​​Agency Raise National Security Concerns Hillicon Valley: Peters Criticizes Lack of Cyber ​​Security Investment in Healthcare | Apple defends data privacy feature delay | Kids Groups Warn About Talking Peters Blames Trump for Failure to Act After Cyber ​​Attacks on Hospitals, COVID-19 PLUS Researchers (D) after state officials certified the results of presidential and senatorial competitions.

James, who had refused for weeks to concede after the race call for Peters on Nov. 4, admitted that the GOP-led State Solicitors Council had certified the election results and offered his congratulations to his opponent.

“The election results were certified yesterday. I am pleased that the Solicitor Council led by Norm Shinkle has called on the Legislature to conduct a top-down review of the Election Act. But it’s too late for me. As I look forward to participating in efforts to ensure both reasonable voting rights and the integrity of our election in the near future, the time has come for me to congratulate Senator Gary Peters, ”he said. he stated in a video statement.

James’ concession marks the second loss he suffered in a Senate race after his failed 2018 challenge against Sen. Debbie StabenowDeborah (Debbie) Ann Stabenow Senate Democrats re-elect Schumer to lead by acclamation Conclusion Peters pushes back challenge in Michigan Senate race MORE (RE).

The Michigan Republican, military veteran and businessman, had been one of the GOP’s most touted recruits, and at one point President TrumpDonald John Trump’s team Biden wants to understand Trump’s efforts to ‘hollow out government agencies’ from Trump’s overhaul of the justice system: Trump’s ban on transgender people ‘inflicts real damage’, study finds | China opposes US admiral’s visit to Taiwan READ MORE considered passing him off as Ambassador to the United Nations.

The race for the Wolverine State Senate was a major offensive opportunity for the GOP, with outside groups spending millions to topple the first term holder. However, James faced a barrage of Democratic spending as the party sought not only to protect Peters, but also to make Michigan a top priority in the presidential race.

James had refused to concede to Peters amid bogus GOP allegations of voter fraud and irregularities and as Republican prosecutions unfolded in court. But these efforts suffered a fatal blow after the certification of the election results.

James has indicated that he will continue to advocate for political causes after his loss of less than 2 points.

“Michigan, the 2020 battle for this Senate seat is over, but the battle for the future of this great country will never be over, and I will never back off this battlefield, ever, and neither will you. ‘Give up’ is not a Ranger word, and I know that giving up is not in your DNA, ”he said. “There are too many people who are suffering. There is too much work to be done. There is still too much to give.

Republicans seemed eager to see what James did next, indicating his loss may not mark the end of GOP support for him.

“John James’ life of sacrifice of service and selflessness has inspired millions of Michiganders. His record as a veteran military and business leader makes him the type of person Michigan needs to fight for us. I want to congratulate my friend John on this extremely hard-fought campaign, ”said Laura Cox, President of the Michigan Republican Party. “John has established himself as a star of the Republican Party, and I know I speak for all Republicans when I say we can’t wait to see what comes next for John James.