Michigan Democrat Jocelyn Benson leads John James in governor race polls
The gist
Michigan governor candidate Jocelyn Benson led Republican John James 49% to 44% in a late-October poll.
The open race, with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer term-limited, votes on Nov 3.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2025Benson, then Michigan's secretary of state, announced her candidacy for governor.
- Apr 2025U.S. Rep. John James announced his candidacy for governor.
- Jun 2026President Donald Trump endorsed James for Michigan governor.