What to know about long shot GOP presidential candidate Perry Johnson

Perry Johnson has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Perry is a businessman. He previously worked in quality control and management within the American automotive industry.

Perry previously ran for governor in 2022 but did not qualify for the primary ballot. He also ran for president in 2024 but suspended his campaign.

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Advocates for the complete elimination of the state income tax and the reform of state property taxes.

Supports cutting two cents out of every dollar of discretionary spending across government budgets.

Advocates for implementing a state worker hiring freeze, utilizing zero-based budgeting, and conducting a comprehensive "MEGA Audit" of state departments to cut spending.

Advocates for canceling specific state spending projects, including current rail operations and infrastructure funding.

- Advocates for the complete elimination of the state income tax and the reform of state property taxes.
- Supports cutting two cents out of every dollar of discretionary spending across government budgets.
- Advocates for implementing a state worker hiring freeze, utilizing zero-based budgeting, and conducting a comprehensive "MEGA Audit" of state departments to cut spending.
- Advocates for canceling specific state spending projects, including current rail operations and infrastructure funding.

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As of May 1, 2026, Perry Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports the implementation of stricter voter identification laws.

Supported claims alleging widespread electoral fraud during the 2020 presidential election.

Filed a lawsuit in 2026 against a primary opponent over alleged violations of Michigan election law regarding misleading campaign branding.

- Supports the implementation of stricter voter identification laws.
- Supported claims alleging widespread electoral fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
- Filed a lawsuit in 2026 against a primary opponent over alleged violations of Michigan election law regarding misleading campaign branding.

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- The governor is the highest-ranking executive official in Michigan and serves as the head of the executive branch of state government.
- The governor enforces state laws, oversees executive agencies, and supervises all principal departments of the state government.
- The governor has the power to sign or veto legislation, including a line-item veto to reject specific parts of spending bills.
- The governor is elected statewide to serve a four-year term and is limited to two terms in a lifetime. Candidates must be at least 30 years old and a registered voter in Michigan for at least four years before the election.
- The governor receives a salary of approximately $159,300 per year.

The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.