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AUG 4, 2026Primary Election
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Jocelyn Benson is being framed as the Democratic front-runner for Michigan governor in 2026. Polling signals are mixed: one public poll shows a three-way tie with Republican John James and independent Mike Duggan, while Benson’s campaign points to an internal poll showing her leading. A separate proposal would move Michigan primaries starting in 2028, not this cycle. Front-runner coverage and mixed polling may keep Benson favored but with meaningful uncertainty. With no major new nominee-field changes reported, odds may move mainly on polling and momentum signals.
Jocelyn Benson’s journey to the Michigan governor’s race began with Viola Liuzzo, a mother from Detroit who set out for Selma in March of 1965 to join the fight for voting rights.
Advocates across the U.S. are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities that have increased coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic will
Michigan’s gubernatorial race is a three-way dead heat, according to a Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce poll released Monday.
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Perry Johnson defends his “quality guru” background, MEGA audit plan and plan to repeal the state income tax.
Republicans must pass the SAVE America Act, or find themselves playing defense as the minority for the rest of Trump's final term.
John James' team responded, saying it's “disappointing a group falsely advertised John as a participant for a debate ... to sell tickets.”
The Senate Elections and Ethics Committee, chaired by Sen. Jeremy Moss, D-Bloomfield Township, voted 5-1 in favor of advancing the main proposal to the full Senate, which is controlled by Democrats.
Two counties in central Michigan being short on funds could hand Democrats a decisive advantage in an upcoming special election.
Gretchen Whitmer gave her final State of the State speech, focusing on her achievements in education, housing, and healthcare.
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