2026 Michigan governor's race

Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer (Democratic) · not seeking re-election in this race

JBJocelyn BensonDemocratic Party (United States)84%

John JamesRepublican Party (United States)15%

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BensonJames

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Declared candidates

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CS
Chris Swanson
Democratic Party (United States)
JB
Jocelyn Benson
Democratic Party (United States)
John James
Republican Party (United States)
Stated positions (26) ▾
- Abortion: 100% pro-life and supports defunding Planned Parenthood. [1]

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Issue	Benson	James
Housing costs	Unknown	Unknown
	Unknown	Cut taxes
	Unknown	Expand drilling
	Unknown	No EV mandates

2026 Michigan governor's race

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Declared candidates

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2026 Michigan governor's race

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