Michigan GOP picks John James to face Benson for governor
Republican Rep. John James will face Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in Michigan's November gubernatorial election after winning the GOP primary.
Updated last month2 new reports, including The Hill, Fox News.
The short version
Michigan Republicans nominated Rep. John James for governor on Tuesday. He will face Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the November general election.
Rep. John James won Michigan's Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, according to NBC News and Fox News projections.2,3 James defeated businessman Perry Johnson in the GOP primary, Fox News reported.3 James was endorsed by former President Donald Trump in late June, according to Fox News.3
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projected.1 Benson and James will face each other in the November 2026 general election for Michigan governor.4 The Michigan gubernatorial primary was held alongside primaries in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, and Washington, CBS News reported.5
Rep. John James previously ran for U.S. Senate in Michigan in 2018 and 2020, losing both times.3 Michigan's gubernatorial election will determine the state's next governor, replacing the current term-limited officeholder.2,1
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