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  1. Governor

Michigan Governor winner?

Resolves by winning party
Chance
Jocelyn Benson
Democratic party
94.6%
▲ 0.8

Jocelyn Benson

Democratic party
94.6%
▲ 0.8
John James
Republican party
5.7%
▼ 1

John James

Republican party
5.7%
▼ 1
Mike Duggan
Independent
<1%

Mike Duggan

Independent
<1%

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Michigan Governor winner?

Jocelyn Benson

Odds
95% chance
Max payout
Nov 3, 2027
$0
Benson
Nov 3 ·D +11.9margin forecast
James
$1,017,433 vol
Race Intel

Michigan Governor Race 2026

ElectionNov 3, 2026General election
IncumbentGretchen Whitmer (D)Term-limited

Michigan Governor Candidates

CandidatePolls
  • Jocelyn BensonD51.1%
    51.1%
  • John JamesR42.7%
    42.7%
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