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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.

John James selected Jay DeBoyer to be his running mate for the general election. Political observers view this choice as strategically wise, noting that DeBoyer can highlight failures of Democratic leadership and provides valuable legislative experience. Additionally, DeBoyer is known for focusing on government excess and lack of transparency.

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.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Oakland County to support Democratic candidates Sarah Pounds and Alex Hawkins for the Michigan House, while also planning to meet with Abdul El-Sayed about the U.S. Senate race. Newsom stressed that winning the Senate requires not only party support within Michigan but also outside assistance. Republican gubernatorial nominee John James reacted to the visit by suggesting California is detrimental to Michigan.

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.

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.

Bouchard and Hines are competing in Michigan's primary for an open House seat previously held by John James. Bouchard is the son of a longtime Oakland County Sheriff and an Army National Guard captain, while Hines is a Warren attorney and former prosecutor.

Michigan Republicans held a Unity Luncheon in Macomb County after a contentious gubernatorial primary to unify support for the general election. U.S. Rep. John James, the gubernatorial primary winner, and other candidates like Lisa McClain, Mike Rogers, and Michael Bouchard addressed the event, emphasizing unity and Michigan's political comeback.

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.

Christina Hines, a prosecutor, secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. Democrats aim to flip the Republican-leaning district with her focus on affordability and victims' rights. The Republican incumbent, John James, is vacating the seat to run for governor.

Christina Hines, a prosecutor and Democratic candidate, secured her party's nomination for Michigan's 10th Congressional District. The district, which has leaned Republican but remains competitive, will face an open seat as incumbent John James pursues a gubernatorial bid. Hines' campaign emphasizes affordability and her background as a special victims prosecutor.

Christina Hines is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, leading to a November race against GOP nominee Mike Bouchard. Incumbent Rep. John James’s decision to run for governor has left the Macomb County district without an incumbent for the first time.

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, endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win the Republican gubernatorial primary in Michigan, according to CBS News. The projection follows Tuesday's primary race.

John James secured the Republican nomination for Michigan Governor. He visited Atomic Industries’ manufacturing facility in Warren, Mich.

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.

The Associated Press projects John James as the winner of the 2026 Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary. James, a U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 10th congressional district, will advance to the November 3, 2026 General Election.

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.

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

Michael Bouchard has won the Republican nomination for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. The district includes parts of Macomb County and Oakland County. He aims to take over the seat previously held by John James.

Michael Bouchard, a Bronze Star veteran and Republican congressional candidate, secured the GOP primary in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District with an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Bouchard, a military veteran with deployments to Iraq and the U.S. southern border, will challenge Democratic nominee Carl Marlinga in a district previously represented by Rep. John James, who stepped down to pursue a gubernatorial bid.

Michael Bouchard, a Bronze Star veteran and Republican congressional candidate, won the GOP primary in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. Bouchard received an endorsement from President Donald Trump and highlights his military service and Trump-aligned policies, including border security and manufacturing, in a competitive race against Democratic challenger Carl Marlinga.

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.

John James holds a double-digit lead over Perry Johnson in Michigan's Republican governor primary. James has spent $32 million on his campaign and is supported by Trump and the DeVos family, while Johnson emphasizes his business background and outsider status. Both candidates are vying to face Democratic nominees in November.

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.

John James is leading Perry Johnson in the Michigan Republican governor primary. The candidates are competing for the Republican nomination in Michigan's gubernatorial race.

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.

Michigan voters are participating in House primary elections to fill two open congressional seats. The 4th District's Rep. Haley Stevens (D) and the 10th District's Rep. John James (R) are seeking Senate positions, leaving their House seats vacant.

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.

Michigan's Aug. 4 primaries will test Democratic unity as progressive Abdul El-Sayed and establishment-backed Haley Stevens compete for the Senate nomination. AIPAC's $30 million support for Stevens highlights partisan divisions over Israel policy, while Trump's endorsement of John James faces a self-funded challenge in the gubernatorial race.

Michigan's Aug. 4 primaries feature a contentious Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, with AIPAC spending over $30 million to support Stevens. The race tests Democratic unity amid divisions over U.S. policy in Gaza. Republican voters also choose between Trump-endorsed John James and self-funded Perry Johnson for governor.