State of the Race: Democrats line up behind Benson, Republicans face off in brutal two-way primary

The Democratic field for Michigan's governor is united behind Jocelyn Benson, while Republicans face a contentious primary between John James and Perry Johnson. The two GOP candidates have engaged in legal battles, mutual attacks, and policy disagreements over tax cuts and data center regulations. Johnson self-funds his campaign with significant personal wealth, while James relies on PAC support and raised less overall.