2026 Michigan gubernatorial election
The2026 Michigan gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect thegovernor of Michigan . The primary elections will take place on August 4, 2026. IncumbentDemocratic GovernorGretchen Whitmer is term-limited and cannot seek election to a third term. This will be one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election in 2026 in a state won byDonald Trump in the2024 presidential election .
IncumbentDemocratic Secretary of StateJocelyn Benson andRepublican U.S. RepresentativeJohn James are the frontrunners for their respective nominations. IndependentMike Duggan 's bid for governor is expected to make the race more competitive after Democrats' wide margins in the2018 and2022 Michigan elections .
Michigan is apurple state in the heart of theGreat Lakes andRust Belt which consistently electedDemocrat for president since1992 untilRepublican nomineeDonald Trump narrowly flipped the state in2016 . In2020 , Democratic nomineeJoe Biden won Michigan by 2.78%. In the2024 presidential election , Donald Trump won Michigan by 1.42% which was attributed toPresident Biden's unpopularity and rightward shifts in working-class andArab American voters.[ 1] [ 2]
Since the2018 Michigan elections , Democrats occupied all statewide offices in Michigan. Since2022 , Democrats held the narrow majority in theState Senate while Republicans held the moderate majority in theMichigan House of Representatives since2024 . According to theMorning Consult , which measures the popularity of governors across the country, Democratic governorGretchen Whitmer has a net +21 approval rating in Michigan.[ 3]
In2018 , Gretchen Whitmer and her running mateGarlin Gilchrist won by 9.56%. In2022 , Whitmer and Gilchrist won by 10.53%.[ 4] [ 5]
Jocelyn Benson
U.S. representatives State senators State representatives Joey Andrews ,38th district (2023–present)[ 16] Noah Arbit ,20th district (2023–present)[ 16] Felicia Brabec , former33rd district (2021–2024)[ 19] Kelly Breen ,21st district (2019–present)[ 16] Julie Brixie ,73rd district (2019–present)[ 16] Betsy Coffia ,103rd district (2023–present)[ 16] Jennifer Conlin ,48th district (2023–present)[ 16] Emily Dievendorf ,77th district (2023–present)[ 20] Morgan Foreman ,33rd district (2025–present)(previously endorsed Gilchrist) [ 19] Jason Hoskins ,18th district (2023–present)[ 19] Sean McCann ,19th district (2019–present)[ 16] Denise Mentzer ,61st district (2023–present)[ 16] Jason Morgan ,23rd district (2023–present)[ 16] Tonya Myers Phillips ,7th district (2025–present)[ 21] Laurie Pohutsky ,17th district (2019–present)(previously endorsed Gilchrist) [ 17] Natalie Price ,6th district (2023–present)[ 16] Ranjeev Puri , minority leader of theMichigan House of Representatives (2025–present) from the24th district (2021–present)[ 17] Carrie Rheingans ,47th district (2023–present)[ 16] Phil Skaggs ,80th district (2023–present)[ 16] Penelope Tsernoglou ,75th district (2023–present)[ 16] Dylan Wegela ,26th district (2023–present)[ 16] Jimmie Wilson Jr. ,32nd district (2023–present)[ 16] Stephen Wooden ,81st district (2025–present)[ 19] Adam Zemke , former55th district (2013–2019)[ 16] Municipal officials Individuals Labor unions Organizations Chris Swanson
Statewide officials State legislators Labor unions Garlin Gilchrist(withdrawn)
U.S. representatives State senators State representatives Declined to endorse
U.S. senators Statewide officials Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Jocelyn Benson (D) $5,744,202 $2,189,133 $3,555,069 Garlin Gilchrist (D) $1,303,043 $1,040,279 $262,764 Marni Sawicki (D) $15,930[ a] $14,605 $1,325 Chris Swanson (D) $1,448,651 $1,178,225 $270,425 Source:M ichigan Secretary of State [ 43]
Aggregate polls
Source of poll Dates Dates Jocelyn Garlin Chris Undecided[ b] Margin January 12, 2026 Gilchrist withdraws from the race torun for Michigan Secretary of State 270toWin [ 44] October 23-November 21, 2025 January 1, 2026 53.0% 13.5% 5.5% 28.0% Benson +39.5%
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Garlin Chris Undecided January 12, 2026 Gilchrist withdraws from the race torun for Michigan Secretary of State Mitchell Research[ 45] November 18–21, 2025 261 (LV) ± 6.1% 48% 12% 5% 35% Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[ 46] October 23–25, 2025 287 (LV) ± 5.8% 58% 15% 6% 21% Impact Research (D)[ 47] [ A] September 30 – October 6, 2025 453 (LV) ± 4.6% 56% 17% 5% 22% Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 59% 7% 8% 26% 65% [ d] 10% 5% 20% Mitchell Research[ 49] [ C] March 13, 2025 303 (LV) ± 5.6% 46% 13% 11% 30%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Garlin Dana Chris Undecided Target Insyght[ 50] March 3–6, 2025 344 (V) ± 5.7% 55% 12% 12% 3% 19%
Mike Cox , formerMichigan Attorney General (2003–2011) and candidate for governor in2010 [ 51] Anthony Hudson, truck driver and candidate forMichigan's 8th congressional district 2024 [ 52] Joyce Gipson, advocate[ 53] John James ,U.S. representative fromMichigan's 10th congressional district U.S. Senate in2018 and2020 [ 54] Perry Johnson , businessman, disqualified candidate for governor in2022 , and candidate for president in2024 [ 55] Tom Leonard , formerspeaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2017–2019) from the 93rd district (2013–2019), nominee forattorney general in2018 and candidate in2022 [ 56] Aric Nesbitt , Minority Leader of theMichigan Senate (2023–present) from the20th district (2019–present)[ 57] William Null, construction manager and alleged conspirator in theGretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot [ 58] Ralph Rebandt, pastor and candidate for governor in2022 [ 59] Evan Space, entrepreneur and former member of theNational Guard [ 53] Karla Wagner, political organizer[ 60] Tudor Dixon , conservative media personality and nominee for governor in2022 [ 61] Kevin Rinke, former car dealer and candidate for governor in2022 [ 62] John James
State legislators Individuals Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mike Cox (R) $5,113,295[ e] $975,981 $4,137,314 Anthony Hudson (R) $13,682 $12,480 $1,202 John James (R) $4,489,826 $2,041,111 $2,448,715 Tom Leonard (R) $937,024[ f] $227,730 $709,293 Aric Nesbitt (R) $3,058,523 $848,394 $2,210,129 Ralph Rebandt (R) $972,197[ g] $166,825 $805,372 Karla Wagner (R) $4,092 $2,671 $1,421 Source:M ichigan Secretary of State [ 43]
Aggregate polls
Source of poll Dates Dates Mike John Tom Aric Undecided[ b] Margin 270toWin [ 44] October 23-November 21, 2025 January 1, 2026 12% 46% 4% 4% 34% James +34%
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Mike John Tom Aric Other Undecided Mitchell Research[ 45] November 18–21, 2025 255 (LV) ± 6.1% 11% 48% 5% 2% 1%[ h] 33% Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[ 46] October 23–25, 2025 252 (LV) ± 6.2% 13% 44% 3% 6% 9%[ i] 25% Plymouth Union Public (R)[ 66] October 8−9, 2025 200 (LV) ± 4.0% 7% 41% <5% <5% – – Target Insyght[ 50] March 3–6, 2025 336 (V) ± 5.7% 5% 57% – 13% 1%[ j] 23% National Research (R)[ 67] [ D] February 17–19, 2025 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 10% 38% – 17% 8% 27% OnMessage Inc.(R)[ 68] [ E] January 17–19, 2025 1,000 (LV) ± 3.1% 4% 46% 1% 6% 9%[ k] 35%
Hypothetical polling
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Mike Tudor John Perry Tom Aric Undecided Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[ 46] October 23–25, 2025 252 (LV) ± 6.2% 10% 33% 25% – – – – Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 11% 20% 42% – – 5% 22% 10%[ d] 24% 44% – – 4% 18% Mitchell Research[ 49] [ C] March 13, 2025 281 (LV) ± 5.8% 10% 30% 31% 8% 1% 5% 15%
Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Mike Duggan (I) $5,021,544 $2,421,709 $2,652,097 Source:M ichigan Secretary of State [ 43]
Mike Duggan (I)
Federal executive branch officials U.S. representatives Statewide officials State legislators 14 state representatives[ m] Local officials Individuals Labor unions Organizations Jocelyn Benson vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Source of poll Dates Dates Jocelyn John Mike Other/[ b] Margin Race to the WH [ 92] March 20, 2025 – January 14, 2026 February 4, 2026 31.8% 34.9% 23% 10.3% James +3.1% Real Clear Politics [ 93] October 23, 2025 – January 6, 2026 February 10, 2026 32.5% 36.0% 20.5% 11.0% James +3.5% Average 32.2% 35.5% 21.8% 10.5% James +3.3%
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn John Mike Undecided Glengariff Group[ 94] [ F] January 2–6, 2026 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 32% 34% 26% 8% 47% 45% – 9%[ o] Mitchell Research[ 95] [ C] November 18–21, 2025 616 (LV) ± 3.7% 31% 37% 18% 14% EPIC-MRA[ 96] November 6–11, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 33% 34% 20% 13% Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[ 46] October 23–25, 2025 637 (LV) ± 3.9% 34% 39% 18% 9% Schoen Cooperman Research (D)[ 97] October 9−14, 2025 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 30% 29% 26% 15% Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 35% 34% 22% 9% 38% [ d] 33% 21% 8% Mitchell Research[ 49] [ C] March 13, 2025 688 (LV) ± 3.7% 37% 34% 16% 13% Target Insyght[ 98] February 3–8, 2025 600 (V) ± 4.0% 42% 30% 21% 7%
Jocelyn Benson vs. Mike Cox vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Mike Mike Undecided Glengariff Group[ 94] [ F] January 2–6, 2026 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 34% 28% 31% 7% Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[ 46] October 23–25, 2025 637 (LV) ± 3.9% 37% 33% 19% 11% Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 35% 27% 25% 13% 39% [ d] 26% 25% 10% Mitchell Research[ 49] [ C] March 13, 2025 688 (LV) ± 3.7% 37% 35% 16% 12%
Jocelyn Benson vs. Aric Nesbitt vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Aric Mike Undecided Glengariff Group[ 94] [ F] January 2–6, 2026 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 35% 24% 32% 9% Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 36% 26% 25% 13% 40% [ d] 26% 25% 9%
Jocelyn Benson vs. Tom Leonard vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Tom Mike Undecided Glengariff Group[ 94] [ F] January 2–6, 2026 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 34% 24% 33% 8%
Chris Swanson vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Chris John Mike Undecided Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 30% 35% 25% 10% 33%[ d] 34% 26% 7%
Hypothetical polling
Jocelyn Benson vs. Dick DeVos vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Dick Mike Undecided EPIC-MRA[ 99] February 3–8, 2025 600 (LV) ± 4.0% 31% 31% 23% 15%
Jocelyn Benson vs. Tudor Dixon vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Jocelyn Tudor Mike Undecided Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[ 46] October 23–25, 2025 637 (LV) ± 3.9% 35% 38% 18% 9% Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 35% 31% 24% 10% 40% [ d] 31% 23% 6% Mitchell Research[ 49] [ C] March 13, 2025 688 (LV) ± 3.7% 38% 36% 16% 10%
Garlin Gilchrist vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Garlin John Mike Undecided Glengariff Group[ 48] [ B] May 5−8, 2025 600 (RV) ± 4.0% 29% 35% 25% 11% 33%[ d] 34% 25% 8%
Generic Democrat vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Generic John Mike Undecided Plymouth Union Public (R)[ 66] October 8−9, 2025 600 (LV) – 31% 35% 12% 12%
Generic Democrat vs. Mike Cox vs. Mike Duggan
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ c] Margin Generic Mike Mike Undecided Plymouth Union Public (R)[ 66] October 8−9, 2025 600 (LV) – 31% 28% 15% 26%
^ $13,300 of this total has been self-funded by Sawicki ^a b c Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined. ^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Key: ^a b c d e f g h Among "definite voters" ^ $3.5 million of this total has been self-funded by Cox[ 65] ^ $105,000 of this total has been self-funded by Leonard ^ $811,051 of this total has been self-funded by Rebandt ^ Ralph ReBrandt with 1% ^ Perry Johnson and Kevin Rinke with 4%; Ralph ReBrandt with 1% ^ Perry Johnson with 1% ^ Kevin Rinke with 3%; "Other" with 6% ^ Woronchak held this seat as a Republican, and was then elected to theWayne County Commission 's 13th district (2005–2018) as a Democrat. ^ Brian Banks ,1st district (2013–2017) and convicted felon(Democratic) [ 77] Wendell Byrd ,3rd district (2015–2021)(Democratic) [ 77] Phil Cavanagh ,10th district (2011–2014)(Democratic) [ 77] John Chirkun ,22nd district (2015–2021)(Democratic) [ 77] Edward Gaffney ,1st district (2003–2008)(Republican) [ 77] Kurt Heise ,20th district (2011–2016)(Republican) [ 75] James Kosteva ,37th district (1985–1992)(Democratic) [ 77] Phil LaJoy ,21st district (2003–2008)(Republican) [ 77] Keith Stallworth ,12th district (1997–2002)(Democratic) [ 75] Thomas Stallworth III ,7th district (2011–2015)(Democratic) [ 75] Richard Steenland ,22nd district (2021–2023)(Republican) [ 76] Buzz Thomas ,4th district (1997–2011)(Democratic) [ 77] Karen Whitsett ,4th district (2019–present)(Democratic) [ 78] Gary Woronchak ,15th district (1999–2004)[ l] (Democratic) [ 77] ^ While both Joint Council 43 and its president Kevin Moore had endorsed Duggan, it was not "on behalf of their 10 affiliated local unions."[ 84] [ 25] [ 33] ^ "Other" with 1% Partisan clients ^ Poll sponsored by Benson's campaign ^a b c d e f g h Poll sponsored by The Detroit Regional Chamber ^a b c d e f Poll commissioned by MIRS, a nonpartisan tipsheet ^ Poll sponsored byGOPAC , which supports Nesbitt ^ Poll sponsored by Harbor Strategic Public Affairs ^a b c d Poll commissioned byWDIV-TV andThe Detroit News ^ "Michigan Presidential Election Voting History - 270toWin" .270toWin.com . RetrievedSeptember 7, 2025 .^ Shalal, Andrea (November 10, 2024)."Kamala Harris' Michigan loss highlights Democrats' weak spots" .Reuters . RetrievedJanuary 1, 2026 . {{cite news }}: CS1 maint: url-status (link )^ "Tracking the Approval Ratings of All 50 U.S. Governors" .Morning Consult . RetrievedJanuary 1, 2026 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: url-status (link )^ Leip, David."2018 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Michigan" .uselectionatlas.org . Archived fromthe original on February 18, 2025. RetrievedApril 17, 2025 . ^ Leip, David."2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Michigan" .uselectionatlas.org . Archived fromthe original on December 4, 2024. RetrievedApril 17, 2025 . ^ Hendrickson, Clara (January 22, 2025)."Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedJanuary 22, 2025 . ^ Harpster, Dayna (April 6, 2025)."Former Cape Coral mayor seeks Michigan governor's seat" .WGCU . RetrievedMay 8, 2025 . ^ Cappelletti, Joey (February 6, 2025)."Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor" .Associated Press . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2025 . ^ Kamisar, Ben (January 12, 2026)."Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist ends bid for governor to run for secretary of state" .The Detroit News . RetrievedJanuary 12, 2026 . ^ "Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run" .AP News . RetrievedMarch 13, 2025 .^ Roth, Andrew (February 20, 2024)."Swanson 'absolutely' foresees 2026 bid for governor, while Kildee rules out run" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedFebruary 20, 2024 . ^ Schuster, Simon (November 11, 2024)."Has Michigan governor race begun? Duggan spurs speculation. Here's who might run" .Bridge Michigan . RetrievedNovember 14, 2024 . ^ Kamisar, Ben (April 2, 2025)."Mallory McMorrow jumps into Michigan's Senate race with a call for change in the Democratic Party" .NBC News . RetrievedApril 2, 2025 . ^ Burke, Melissa Nann (January 28, 2025)."Michigan's Gary Peters won't seek reelection to U.S. Senate. Here's why" .The Detroit News the original on January 28, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 28, 2025 . ^a b "Brinks endorses Benson for governor, calling her 'a tide that lifts all boats' on Democratic ticket" .News From The States . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Bournonville, Alexandria (January 23, 2025)."Michigan Dems show support for Benson after announcing run for governor" .WJMN-TV . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025 . ^a b c d King, Jon (January 30, 2026)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedJanuary 30, 2026 . ^a b King, Jon (October 31, 2025)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedOctober 31, 2025 . ^a b c d King, Jon (January 23, 2026)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2026 . ^a b c Robinson, Sam (July 18, 2025)."Hill Harper Endorses Benson for Governor" .Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^a b Solis, Ben (July 11, 2025)."Worthy endorsement of Benson brings Detroit clout in primary, but Duggan's shadow looms large" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^ Lengel, Allan (January 10, 2026)."Rev. Sheffield, Father of Detroit Mayor, Endorses Democrat Jocelyn Benson for Governor" .Deadline Detroit . RetrievedJanuary 11, 2026 . ^ Robinson, Sam (February 7, 2025)."What Michigan voters are saying about Duggan, Benson for governor" .Detroit One Million . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^a b c d e f Robinson, Sam (August 28, 2025)."Michigan Laborers Endorse Jocelyn Benson for Governor" .Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^a b Robinson, Sam (September 17, 2025)."Teamsters Unions Backing Benson Blindsided by Retracted Duggan Endorsement" .Michigan Chronicle the original on September 22, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^ UFCW 951 [@UFCW951] (March 11, 2025)."Today, UFCW 951 is proud to be the first labor union in the state to endorse Jocelyn Benson as Michigan's next governor" . RetrievedApril 2, 2025 – viaFacebook .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ Marquez, Alexandra (January 23, 2025)."Emily's List endorses Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's bid for governor" .NBC News . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025 . ^ Muller, Tiffany (January 23, 2025)."End Citizens United Endorses Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor" .End Citizens United the original on January 23, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025 . ^ King, Jon (February 6, 2026)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedFebruary 6, 2026 . ^a b King, Jon (February 13, 2026)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2026 . ^ "Vote Mama PAC: Candidates" .Vote Mama PAC. RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 .^a b LeBlanc, Beth; Mauger, Craig (February 6, 2025)."Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, kicks off campaign for governor" .The Detroit News . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^a b c d e Ball, Hannah (February 7, 2025)."Swanson announces run for Governor" .Tri-City Times . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2025 . ^ UA Local 85 [@UALocal85] (February 20, 2025)."Last night, UA Local 85 stood together in solidarity and unanimously voted to endorse Sheriff Chris Swanson for Governor of Michigan" . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 – viaFacebook .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ Solis, Ben (August 7, 2025)."Swanson receives honor from labor group, boosting his gubernatorial bid" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^ "With 2026 on the horizon, these candidates are hoping to be Michigan's next governor" .News From The States . RetrievedNovember 27, 2025 .^a b "Capital Notebook" .Gongwer . RetrievedDecember 16, 2025 .^ Solis, Ben (October 28, 2025)."Tlaib endorses Gilchrist's bid for Michigan governor" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedOctober 28, 2025 . ^a b Mauger, Craig (July 8, 2025)."Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist picks up endorsements from Democratic lawmakers" .The Detroit News Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. RetrievedJuly 8, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h i Solis, Ben (July 7, 2025)."Gilchrist, Byrum net legislative endorsements for respective governor, secretary of state bids" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^ Meerschaert, Kevin (April 28, 2025)."Sloktin won't make endorsement on Governor or Senate primary" .WEMU . RetrievedApril 28, 2025 . ^ Lengel, Allan (January 10, 2025)."Michigan Gov. Whitmer Won't Endorse Lt. Gov. Gilchrist or Anyone Else For Governor in Primary" .Deadline Detroit . RetrievedJanuary 10, 2025 . ^a b c "Committee Search" .Michigan Secretary of State . RetrievedAugust 12, 2025 .^a b "2026 Polls: Michigan Governor" .270toWin . RetrievedJanuary 1, 2026 .^a b "Mitchell-MIRS-Michigan Poll" (PDF) .Mitchell Research & Communications . RetrievedDecember 2, 2025 .^a b c d e f "Benson, Rogers Likely Party Nominees – GOP Governor-Democratic US Senate Candidates Not As Clear" .Rosetta Stone Communications . November 6, 2025. RetrievedNovember 6, 2025 .^ Solis, Ben (October 21, 2025)."Internal polling shows Michigan's Benson with mighty lead in Democratic gubernatorial hunt" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedOctober 22, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h "Detroit Regional Chamber/Glengariff Group May 2025 Political Survey Report" (PDF) .Detroit Regional Chamber . May 11, 2025. RetrievedMay 27, 2025 .^a b c d e "Benson-James/Dixon Top Candidates for Governor" (PDF) .RealClearPolitics . March 18, 2025. RetrievedMarch 20, 2025 .^a b "Poll: Jocelyn Benson Dominates Mike Duggan in Governor's Race" .Deadline Detroit . March 8, 2025. RetrievedMarch 9, 2025 .^ Foster, Wells (April 15, 2025)."Former AG Mike Cox announces run for governor" .WILX . RetrievedApril 15, 2025 . ^ Jeltema, Ryan (February 13, 2025)."Republican from Grand Blanc Township announces run for governor" .WJRT-TV . RetrievedFebruary 13, 2025 . ^a b Basso, Dan."It's 2026, see who's running for Michigan governor. 3 months to filing deadline" .Lansing State Journal . RetrievedFebruary 7, 2026 . ^ Powers, Sara (April 7, 2025)."Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor" .WDIV-TV . RetrievedApril 7, 2025 . ^ James, Danielle (January 26, 2026)."Former presidential candidate Perry Johnson joins Michigan governor's race for a second time" .MLive . RetrievedJanuary 26, 2026 . ^ Solis, Ben (June 17, 2025)."Former Michigan House speaker joins Republican gubernatorial fray" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedJune 17, 2025 . ^ Buss, Kaitlyn (January 14, 2025)."Top GOP lawmaker launches run for governor" .The Detroit News the original on January 14, 2025. RetrievedJanuary 14, 2025 . ^ Nichols, Anna (September 19, 2024)."Gun advocates gather on the Michigan Capitol lawn to slam Democrats' gun reforms" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 .At the event, William Null announced he'd try to run for governor of Michigan in 2026. ^ LeBlanc, Beth (September 19, 2025)."Oakland County pastor, a Republican, joins Michigan governor's race" .The Detroit News the original on September 19, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 22, 2025 . ^ Kransz, Michael (August 7, 2025)."Michigan property tax abolition leader enters 2026 governor race" .MLive Media Group . RetrievedAugust 12, 2025 . ^ Sergent, Katie (July 9, 2025)."Tudor Dixon will not run for Michigan governor, U.S. Senate in 2026" .WWMT . RetrievedJuly 9, 2025 . ^ LeBlanc, Beth (February 6, 2026)."GOP businessman Rinke rules out run for governor, noting state party struggles" .The Detroit News . RetrievedFebruary 10, 2026 . ^a b c "GOP governor's race heating up as James touts Macomb endorsements" .Macomb Daily . February 8, 2026. RetrievedFebruary 9, 2026 .^ Steinhauser, Paul (February 8, 2026)."SCOOP: Trump ally Kid Rock jumps into key governor's race with high-profile endorsement" .Fox News . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2025 . ^ Hendrickson, Clara (October 28, 2025)."Benson, Cox lead primary fundraising; Duggan continues money momentum" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedOctober 28, 2025 . ^a b c Pack, Adam (October 16, 2025)."John James Favored To Win Open Michigan Governor's Contest, Polling Shows" .yourNEWS . RetrievedOctober 17, 2025 . ^ "GOPAC's early poll of next year's GOP primary for governor of Michigan shows Rep. John James beating its endorsed candidate, state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, 38-17. The memo argues Nesbitt will pull ahead once voters learn more about him" . March 5, 2025. RetrievedMarch 20, 2025 – viaBluesky .^ Sellek, John (January 29, 2025)."MIGOV Poll Shows U.S. Rep. John James Leading GOP Primary for Governor" .Harbor Strategic Public Affairs . ^ Epstein, Reid (December 4, 2024)."Detroit's Mayor, a Democrat, Will Run for Michigan Governor as an Independent" .The New York Times . RetrievedDecember 7, 2024 . ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings" .Cook Political Report . RetrievedJanuary 23, 2025 .^ "Gubernatorial Ratings" .Inside Elections . RetrievedFebruary 7, 2025 .^ "2026 Governor" .Sabato's Crystal Ball . RetrievedMay 1, 2025 .^ "Governor Forecast - 2026-2026" .Race to the WH . RetrievedJune 30, 2025 .^a b c Robinson, Sam (July 22, 2025)."Duggan: Business, Unions Can Work Together" .Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^a b c d e f g h Mauger, Chris (August 19, 2025)."Michigan Democratic Party-backed education board members back Duggan for governor" .The Detroit News Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. RetrievedAugust 20, 2025 . ^a b Ballenger, Bill ;Moss, Chuck (September 1, 2025)."Is A Governor Duggan Inevitable?" .The Ballenger Report . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 .^a b c d e f g h i Eggert, David (August 19, 2025)."Duggan touts wave of 215 endorsements in early salvo in governor's race" .Crain's Detroit Business . RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^a b Robinson, Sam (December 5, 2024)."Knives out: Benson, Duggan fire opening shots in Michigan governor's race" .Detroit One Million – viaSubstack . ^ "200+ Leaders Across Michigan, Republicans and Democrats, Unite Behind Duggan's Campaign for Governor" .The Metro Detroit News . August 19, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 .^ LeBlanc, Beth; Mauger, Craig (December 4, 2024)."Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent campaign for governor of Michigan" .The Detroit News . RetrievedJanuary 10, 2025 .Ford Motor Co. issued a statement from Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. endorsing Duggan's independent bid ^ Kim, Catherine (June 7, 2025)."Andrew Yang Is Ready to Team Up With Elon Musk: Q&A" .Politico Magazine. RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^ Robinson, Sam (January 28, 2025)."Duggan's campaign for governor promotes union endorsements" .Detroit One Million . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^ King, Jon (October 10, 2025)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedOctober 10, 2025 . ^a b Mauger, Craig (September 17, 2025)."Duggan, Benson both say they won the backing of Michigan Teamsters" .The Detroit News . RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^ "Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2 Endorses Mike Duggan, Independent, for Governor of Michigan" .Michigan Business Network . July 10, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 .^ King, Jon (October 17, 2025)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedOctober 17, 2025 . ^ Mauger, Craig (August 28, 2025)."Michigan laborers union endorses Jocelyn Benson for governor" .The Detroit News . RetrievedSeptember 2, 2025 . ^a b King, Jon (October 24, 2025)."Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief" .Michigan Advance . RetrievedOctober 24, 2025 . ^ Robinson, Sam (February 13, 2026)."Black Mayors Back Benson for Michigan Governor" .The Michigan Chronicle . RetrievedFebruary 14, 2026 . ^ Bohner, Steven (July 17, 2025)."Detroit Regional Chamber PAC backs Mayor Duggan for Michigan Governor" .WZZM Channel 13. RetrievedJuly 18, 2025 . ^ "Is it time to break the two-party doom loop?" .No Labels . RetrievedAugust 2, 2025 .^ "Polling for 2026 Governor Races" .Race to the WH . RetrievedFebruary 8, 2026 .^ "2026 Michigan Governor - James vs. Benson vs. Duggan" .RealClearPolitics . RetrievedFebruary 10, 2026 .^a b c d Sayles, Samantha (January 13, 2026)."Poll: Here's where Michigan voters stand in the 2026 gubernatorial race" .WDIV-TV . RetrievedJanuary 14, 2026 . ^ "Mitchell-MIRS-Michigan Poll" (PDF) .Mitchell Research & Communications . RetrievedJanuary 13, 2026 .^ Lobo, Arpan."Michigan voters think Trump's tariffs are increasing costs, poll finds" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedNovember 16, 2025 . ^ "Michigan 2026 Poll Overview" .Schoen Cooperman Research . October 22, 2025. RetrievedOctober 22, 2025 .^ "Poll: Jocelyn Benson Dominates Mike Duggan in Governor's Race" .Deadline Detroit . March 8, 2025. RetrievedMarch 8, 2025 .^ Spangler, Todd (February 11, 2025)."Michigan poll: Democrats face uncertain road in 2026 races" .Detroit Free Press . RetrievedFebruary 11, 2025 . Official campaign websites
U.S. U.S. (election ) Governors Lieutenant Attorneys Secretaries State State Judicial Other Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Hawaii Iowa Nebraska New Mexico South Carolina Texas Utah State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Mayors Flint, MI Lexington, KY Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Oklahoma City, OK Orange County, FL Reno, NV Sioux Falls, SD St. Petersburg, FL Tallahassee, FL Washington, DC Municipal County Anne Arundel County, MD Baldwin County, AL Baltimore County, MD Bexar County, TX Douglas County, NE Frederick County, MD Harford County, MD Harris County, TX Hawaii County, HI Hennepin County, MN Honolulu City and County, HI Howard County, MD Jefferson County, AL Kauaʻi County, HI Los Angeles County, CA Maui County, HI Mobile County, AL Montgomery County, MD Orange County, FL Prince George's County, MD St. Louis County, MO Tarrant County, TX Wake County, NC Wicomico County, MD Statewide Ballot Alabama Hawaii Kansas Missouri Nevada North Dakota South Dakota Utah Vermont Virginia
.jpg)
