Michigan Governor 2026 General Election

The Michigan Governor general election is on November 3, 2026. The model favors Democrat Jocelyn Benson at 69%, ahead of Republican John James at 31%. Jocelyn Benson leads the field in reported fundraising and has the most tracked endorsements. Public polling is available for this race and feeds the forecast alongside fundraising, endorsements, and historical results.

Current win probabilities

  1. Jocelyn Benson — 69%
  2. John James — 31%

Probabilities update daily from polls, fundraising, endorsements, and historical results. Last updated October 26, 2026.

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