Chris Swanson

A 2026 poll of Michigan Democratic voters shows Jocelyn Benson leading Chris Swanson 71.7% to 11.9% in the gubernatorial primary. Benson has significantly higher name recognition (88.9%) and favorability (69.5%) compared to Swanson (48.5% name recognition, 15.0% favorability). The survey, conducted by The Glengariff Group, Inc., had a 500-sample size with a 4.4% margin of error.

Jocelyn Benson, a gubernatorial candidate in Michigan, faces scrutiny over her husband's role at a company involved in a data center project in the state. She denies family profits from data centers and proposes regulations requiring public hearings and environmental safeguards for developers.

Michigan is allocating a record $22.9 billion for K-12 education in the next school year, but students rank 44th in fourth-grade reading and 34th in fourth-grade math. Democratic candidates Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson advocate for increased school funding with equitable models, while Republican candidates John James, Mike Cox, and Perry Johnson emphasize accountability, literacy instruction, and parental options. Benson proposes a weighted funding model without raising taxes on middle-class families, and Cox suggests assigning school grades and requiring reading proficiency for third-grade advancement.

Five candidates for Michigan governor in the 2026 race participated in interviews with Local 4, discussing priorities like education, affordability, and public safety. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited and not running again. The primary election is scheduled for August 4.

The article outlines recent political endorsements in Michigan for various races, including U.S. Senate candidates Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and Abdul El-Sayed, who received support from major media outlets, labor unions, and advocacy groups. Endorsements are also detailed for congressional candidates, gubernatorial hopeful Chris Swanson, and state legislative and attorney general races.

Multiple endorsements were announced for candidates in Michigan's political races, including U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens for Senate, Abdul El-Sayed for Senate, and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow for Senate. U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna will campaign with Will Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District on June 28.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson stopped running an ad claiming 'President Trump did not endorse John James' after Trump officially backed James. Johnson criticized an ad from Mission Michigan promoting James as Trump's loyal candidate, but Trump's endorsement led to Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt dropping out and endorsing James. Other Republican candidates include Mike Cox, while Democrats Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson will compete in their primary.

Six gubernatorial candidates are listed for Michigan's Aug. 4 primary ballot. The candidates include Jocelyn Benson, Mike Cox, John James, Aric Nesbitt, Perry Johnson, and Chris Swanson.

Teamsters endorse Sheriff Chris Swanson in his campaign against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. Jocelyn Benson has received an endorsement from the UAW.

Chris Swanson is focusing on a rigorous campaign schedule and social media presence to secure victory in the Michigan governor primary. The article notes his approach may require additional effort in the final weeks of the race.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor and Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, solidifying their positions as frontrunners in the Democratic primary races. The endorsement follows a year of labor support and aims to position Benson and El-Sayed as leaders aligned with working-class interests.

Multiple political candidates in Michigan received endorsements from labor unions and organizations. Jocelyn Benson, Chris Swanson, Abdul El-Sayed, and others gained support from groups like UAW, Teamsters, and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Republican Perry Johnson also secured backing through a straw poll, and new candidates announced their campaigns.

The article highlights various political endorsements in Michigan, including support for Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow in the U.S. Senate race, and endorsements for candidates in congressional and state legislative races from groups like Moms Demand Action, Teamsters Local 299, and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.

John James and Perry Johnson will appear on the ballot for governor after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers certified their petitions, while Ralph Rebandt and Kim Thomas were excluded due to insufficient signatures. Bernadette Smith also failed to meet signature requirements, leaving Mike Rogers unopposed in the Republican Senate primary.