LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michael Bouchard is the projected winner of Michigan’s Republican primary in the 10th Congressional District, earning the GOP nomination for the open seat currently held by U.S. Rep. John James.

As of 9:17 p.m., Bouchard (73.8%) defeated Justin Kirk (17.2%), and Steffan Demetropoulos (3.6%), according to unofficial results from the Associated Press.

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Tuesday night’s win sends Bouchard into a November showdown against the Democratic primary winner.