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2026 Michigan governor's race
Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer (Democratic) · not seeking re-election in this race
Implied chance of winning — live Polymarket prices
Where they stand
Expand an issue for what they've actually said, cited| Issue | Benson | James |
|---|---|---|
| Housing costs | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Cut taxes | |
| Unknown | Expand drilling | |
| Unknown | No EV mandates | |
| Unknown | Tough on crime | |
| Unknown | Protect Unborn | |
| Unknown | Enforce the law | |
| Unknown | Crack down | |
| Unknown | Market-based | |
| Unknown | Deregulate | |
| Parents' rights in education | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Open Choice | |
| Gun policy | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Require ID | |
| Election integrity: mail ballots | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sanctuary jurisdictions | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Protect Kids - No Transition | |
| Unknown | Protect Women | |
| Unknown | Merit Driven - No DEI | |
| LGBT causes | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Keep prohibited | |
| Unknown | Protect benefits | |
| Unknown | Cut spending | |
| Unknown | Borrowers repay | |
| China & trade | Unknown | Unknown |
| Unknown | Back Israel | |
| Unknown | Continue aid | |
| Unknown | For term limits | |
| Congressional stock trading | Unknown | Unknown |
| Free speech & tech censorship | Unknown | Unknown |
- [1] About John James - John James for Michigan
- [2] John James on the Issues
- [3] Freedom agenda - John James for Michigan
- [4] John James Votes in Favor of SAVE Act to Ensure Only American Citizens Vote | U.S. Representative
- [5] Rep. John James | Member Accountability
- [6] Rep. John James introduces bipartisan bill to expand sanctions over fentanyl
- [7] John James on Health Care
- [8] Rep. John James, Oversight Chair James Comer Push for ...
- [9] U.S. House passes defense bill barring trans medical coverage for ...
- [10] In bid for governor, John James proposes 'bill of rights' for Michigan ...
- [11] Congressman John James' First Bill Protects Seniors’ Income and Healthcare | U.S. Representative
- [12] One-on-one with Rep. John James on the economy, election integrity & more
- [13] John James on Budget & Economy
- [14] Congressman John James Votes to End Biden’s Student Loan Scheme | U.S. Representative
- [15] Statement from John James Following Vote Supporting Aid to Israel
- [16] John James goes against GOP, fellow Macomb Rep. McClain in ...
- [17] Transcript: Rep. John James on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 2, 2025 - CBS News
- [18] John James pushes bills to put age and term limits on elected officials
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