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Michigan · Michigan Governor · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Jocelyn Benson

Democratic

Michigan secretary of state (2019–present)

2026 race · Michigan Governor

90% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

90%10%

88% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

88%12%
● Jocelyn Benson● John James
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Background

Experience
Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Michigan, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2022

    Secretary of State Nov 8, 2022

    D · 55.9% · 2,466,310 votes

    Won
  2. 2018

    Secretary of State Nov 6, 2018

    D · 52.9% · 2,213,243 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026