Paul Junge, the Comeback Kid GOP Needs, Nabs Michigan's 8th District Nod!

Move over, folks! Paul Junge just clinched the GOP primary for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. And boy, did he do it with style: bagging a whopping 73% of the vote! Sayonara, Mary Draves and Anthony Hudson, and hello, Capitol Hill! The Associated Press couldn’t wait to call it.

Junge’s Political Background

Now, Paul didn’t just stumble into this. The man has a resume that screams Republican pride. He’s persistent too – twice before he tried his luck in the 8th District, but those setbacks didn’t stop him. Under former President Donald Trump, he served in the Department of Homeland Security, tackling border issues head-on. Oh, and get this – he was also investigative counsel for Senator Chuck Grassley. That’s right, folks, Grassley himself!

Junge’s Campaign Priorities

This time around, Junge is focusing on some hot-button issues:

Tackling inflation
Fixing the economy
Addressing the border crisis
Combating illegal immigration
Stopping the flow of synthetic opioids

He’s taking a tough stance on those sky-high prices, making it his top concern. Remember, friends, if your dollar isn’t going as far as it used to, Junge says he’ll be there to help stretch it for you. He’s also getting fired up about the border situation, aiming to stop illegal immigrants and synthetic opioids coming in from the south. Because in his book, nothing beats a strong border policy.

The Other Candidates

Candidate	Key Issues	Background
Mary Draves	Energy independence, Border security	Auto repair business owner
Anthony Hudson	Border security, Job creation	Texas transplant, Army veteran

Mary Draves, bless her soul, chimed in on energy and border issues too. Running an auto repair business must give her some edge, right? She felt America should reduce its dependence on foreign energy, reminiscing about the Trump era when the U.S. was an energy powerhouse. Energy? Independence? Efficiency? Sign me up, Mary! Draves also emphasized the need to address illegal immigration and stop the flow of fentanyl. She fought hard but, unfortunately, came up short.

Meanwhile, Anthony Hudson, our Lone Star State transplant, made another run but didn’t quite make it. His campaign focused heavily on border security and jobs, clearly drawing from his Texan roots and Army veteran experience. The guy’s got the spirit, folks—grit, jobs, and a concern about Chinese companies influencing Michigan’s affairs. Gov. Whitmer, hope you’re paying attention!

Looking Ahead to the General Election

Now, it’s Junge versus whichever Democrat emerges from their three-way primary battle. Kildee’s time in office, which began back in 2012, is finally coming to an end. Exit Kildee, enter Junge. Michigan’s 8th District might just start to look a little more Republican this coming election. Get ready, patriots, the comeback kid is here, and change is on the horizon!