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2026 Toss-up

Michigan, Governor

Incumbent: Gretchen Whitmer (D, Term-Limited)

November Matchup

Jocelyn Benson
Democrat
D nominee, ~84% over Chris Swanson. Currently Secretary of State. Sources: AP call via Washington Post, NBC News, Patch, Ballotpedia (2026-08-04).
John James
Republican
R nominee, >50% over Perry Johnson. Sitting U.S. Rep (MI-10). Sources: AP call via Washington Post, NBC News, Patch, Ballotpedia (2026-08-04).

Primary Results

  • Chris Swanson — eliminated. Lost D primary 2026-08-04. Genesee County Sheriff. Sources: AP call via Washington Post, NBC News, Patch, Ballotpedia (2026-08-04).
  • Perry Johnson — eliminated. Lost R primary 2026-08-04. Sources: AP call via Washington Post, NBC News, Patch, Ballotpedia (2026-08-04).

Race last verified 2026-08-09. Sources: AP call via Washington Post, NBC News, Patch, Ballotpedia (2026-08-04).
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