October 29, 2026 / 5:00 PM EDT / CBS Detroit Democrat Jocelyn Benson's lead over Republican John James in Michigan's gubernatorial contest appears to be narrowing, but holding up, among likely voters as Election Day approaches. Mitchell Research & Communications conducted its latest statewide poll Oct.
Jocelyn Benson explains why she won’t back down to Trump’s tactics and her plans to help build Black wealth if elected as governor this fall. Related: The Root Launches What’s Popular? Political Series “My mission as governor will be to…
LANSING — Through nearly four years in Congress, Republican John James has sponsored three laws, helped fund a military base in his district and become a reliable vote for President Donald Trump’s agenda. Now, as he runs for governor, James is…
As they compete to be Michigan’s next governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James have criticized each other’s record and each accused the other of ties to the data center industry. You’ve seen the ads, the debates, the speeches.
“We’ll give you the friends and family discount,” the kind young man in the little shop in Gaylord, Michigan told me. Somehow this statement and the few dollars off a small woven pouch brought a smile and a moment of…
Michigan gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson received endorsements from first responders and veterans at an event in Warren Monday. Among the groups endorsing Benson was National Security Leaders for America. Retired Marine Corps Major General Michael Lehnert is the nonpartisan group’s…
In the hour-long debate, Benson and James clashed over tariffs, data centers, and state leadership, trading accusations of self-enrichment and political failures. In our post-debate interview, Benson’s running mate, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks emphasized that her ticket presents a…
LANSING — A $1.8 million ad buy from the Michigan Republican Party helped Republican gubernatorial nominee John James pull near even with rival Jocelyn Benson in post-primary fundraising but sparked a swift legal complaint from state Democrats. The late-breaking support, linked to…
Rising gas prices remain a key issue for voters, yet Donald Trump is preoccupied with former President Obama comparing his gilded Oval Office to a Cheesecake Factory. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the state's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, joins The…
In November's midterm election, Michigan voters will choose a new attorney general. The state’s current attorney general, Dana Nessel, is term-limited. Here at Michigan Public, we’re bringing you interviews with the candidates. Jason Dye is the Libertarian Party of Michigan…
Michigan's open governor's race: Republican John James, Trump's pick in the primary, against Democrat Jocelyn Benson, the secretary of state.
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