Jocelyn Benson

The Michigan gubernatorial race has narrowed to Jocelyn Benson and John James following their primary victories on Aug. 4. Benson easily secured the Democratic nomination after defeating Chris Swanson, while James won the Republican nomination with roughly half the vote. Both candidates emphasized a focus on delivering results while addressing concerns regarding national influences like Donald Trump.

A Democratic Senate primary in Michigan suggests El-Sayed struggles with base unity, providing an early edge to Republicans aiming to flip a crucial seat. A Fox News poll showed Mike Rogers holding a 51%-47% edge over El-Sayed among registered voters. Separately, Jocelyn Benson garnered strong support (81%) among non-DSA Democrats and independents in the gubernatorial race.

A Democratic primary in Michigan is giving Republicans an early edge as they aim to flip a crucial Democrat-held seat. A Fox News poll showed Mike Rogers leading Abdul El-Sayed by 51%-47%, fueled largely by strong party unity among Republicans. Meanwhile, Jocelyn Benson gained 81% support among non-DSA Democrats and independents in the gubernatorial race.

John James chose State Rep. Jay DeBoyer as his running mate in the gubernatorial race for Michigan. James stated that he selected DeBoyer due to his experience in business, local government service, and overseeing elections. James is currently facing Jocelyn Benson, who is the Democratic nominee for governor.

The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race features Jocelyn Benson and John James as the candidates. Benson plans to lower costs, expand economic opportunity, and protect individual rights, while James focuses on improving infrastructure, addressing high costs, and bolstering public safety. Key concerns mentioned by voters include education, affordability, economic growth, and public safety.

Voters learned who the candidates were earlier this week, and today they got to see them together for the first time. Jocelyn Benson and Garlin Gilchrist were among the candidates speaking to a packed house at Renaissance High School.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson kicked off her general election campaign at a small business roundtable in Detroit, embracing Abdul El-Sayed’s message of affordability. She told reporters that while lowering costs for healthcare and housing is key, true affordability also requires increasing wages to address stagnation. Joining the event was Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who reinforced Benson's focus on supporting small businesses to build generational wealth.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed support for Abdul El-Sayed after she initially backed his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, in the primary. El-Sayed emerged as the winner of the close democratic contest. Later, both El-Sayed and Stevens congratulated each other and pledged to unite to defeat Mike Rogers this November.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed support for Abdul El-Sayed following her initial backing of his opponent, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, in the Democratic primary. El-Sayed won a close contest against Stevens and exchanged messages of congratulations while aiming to unite efforts to defeat Mike Rogers this November. The article also reports that former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is running for U.S. Senate again.

Jocelyn Benson and John James won nominations for Michigan Governor, with voters selecting them to replace Gretchen Whitmer in the governor’s mansion.

Jocelyn Benson and John James will face off in November for Michigan governor. Their race could be overshadowed by the high-stakes US Senate race in the state.

Jocelyn Benson secured a primary victory for Michigan's gubernatorial nomination and received an endorsement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer highlighted policy achievements like free school meals and pre-K, while Benson emphasized unifying the Democratic party after a contentious primary. Both candidates criticized Republican nominee John James.

John James accepted the Republican nomination for Michigan governor, emphasizing unity and focusing on economic issues, education, infrastructure, and public safety for the November election. He criticized Democratic leadership and outlined policies to address high costs, unemployment, and population loss.

Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James will face off in the Nov. 3 general election for Michigan governor, with education as a key issue. Benson emphasizes equitable school funding and higher teacher salaries, while James supports expanding school choice and federal tax credit scholarships. Both candidates won their primary elections against opponents Chris Swanson and Perry Johnson.

John James secured the Republican nomination for Michigan governor, defeating Perry Johnson. He will face Jocelyn Benson, who won the Democratic nomination against Chris Swanson, in the November election.

John James has won the Republican nomination for Michigan governor, as projected by the Associated Press. He is a two-term congressman from Michigan's 10th District who received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, leading to Mike Cox's withdrawal from the race. James will face either Jocelyn Benson or Chris Swanson in the general election.

Rep. John James, a GOP representative, has secured the Republican nomination for Michigan governor. He will face off against Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, in the upcoming governor race.

Trump-backed Republican Rep. John James won the GOP gubernatorial primary in Michigan, defeating Perry Johnson. He will face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the general election. Trump's endorsement influence in GOP primaries has had mixed results this cycle.

Trump-backed candidate John James won the GOP primary in Michigan, securing the Republican nomination for governor. He will face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the general election. Perry Johnson, a businessman who outspent James, lost the primary after a contentious race.

Jocelyn Benson is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for Governor of Michigan.

Jocelyn Benson won the Michigan Democratic primary for governor and emphasized focusing on the November general election, highlighting policies to lower costs, expand economic opportunity, and protect individual rights. She criticized Republican leaders and President Donald Trump for undermining election integrity and pledged to defend voting and abortion rights if elected.

John James wins Michigan’s GOP primary for governor. He will face Jocelyn Benson in the gubernatorial election this fall.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, is projected to win the gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.

Jocelyn Benson accepted the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor after defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the primary. She was considered the frontrunner in the race.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield celebrated Jocelyn Benson's primary win. Benson won the Democratic primary for governor, stating she is the leader Michigan deserves.

Jocelyn Benson is the projected winner of the Michigan governor primary. The outcome is seen as a key development for the upcoming general election.

Jocelyn Benson won Michigan's Democratic gubernatorial primary, securing a spot in the November general election. She will face the Republican primary winner, either John James or Perry Johnson, and has focused on issues like costs, wages, and efficiency reforms.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James (R-Mich.) are projected to face off in the Michigan governor’s race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Benson defeated Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson for the Democratic nomination, while James defeated businessman Perry Johnson for the Republican nomination.

Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Chris Swanson with an 85% to 15% lead, securing the nomination for governor. Benson outperformed Swanson in fundraising, raising $4.9 million compared to Swanson's $722,000, and received support from national and state Democratic organizations.

AP projects Jocelyn Benson will win the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial Democratic primary election. Benson, who has served as Michigan’s Secretary of State since 2019, advances to the November General Election.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic nomination for governor, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. She will face either Rep. John James or Perry Johnson in the general election.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic primary for governor, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. She will face either Rep. John James or Perry Johnson in the general election, with the race highlighted by election security and policy issues.

Jocelyn Benson has won the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor, according to the Associated Press. She previously served as Michigan's Secretary of State and defeated Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the primary. Benson will face either John James or Perry Johnson in the November general election.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s secretary of state, won the Democratic nomination for governor at the Michigan Democratic Party State Endorsement Convention in Detroit in April.

The Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary features candidates Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, and Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff. The article references their official roles and names without specifying election outcomes.

Jocelyn Benson is on track to secure the Democratic nomination to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, while three Republicans compete for the GOP nomination. Benson is expected to advance in a primary with one challenger, and Rep. John James is mentioned as a Republican candidate.

Candidates for Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race, including John James, Jocelyn Benson, Perry Johnson, and Chris Swanson, discussed priorities like education, affordability, and public safety. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited. Interviews were conducted by Local 4 ahead of the August 4 primary election.

The 2026 Michigan primary election on Aug. 4 will include races for governor, U.S. Senate, and multiple U.S. House seats. Key gubernatorial candidates are Jocelyn Benson and Chris Swanson (Democratic) and John James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox (Republican). For U.S. Senate, Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed (Democratic) and Mike Rogers (Republican) are among the candidates. Several districts have multiple candidates for U.S. House seats.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson highlights his financial resources, including $30 million of personal funding and $5 million reserved for general election ads, contrasting with primary opponent John James's reported $1.4 million cash on hand. James focuses on criticizing the Democratic ticket and securing support for the general election, while Johnson claims he is the strongest candidate to defeat Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson.

The Michigan Department of State provided redacted records in response to a Republican National Committee Freedom of Information Act request for personal information of potential poll workers. The response excluded private details to protect election workers' privacy and safety, as part of ongoing Republican efforts to influence Michigan's elections.