Benson leads James by 12.4 points in Michigan governor race: MSU poll
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A recent Michigan State University poll conducted by YouGov indicates that Democrat Jocelyn Benson holds a 12.4-point lead over Republican John James in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial race. The same poll shows Democrat Abdul El-Sayed leading Republican Mike Rogers by a narrower margin of 2.5 points in the contest for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat. This polling data suggests a substantial Democratic advantage in the governor’s race, while the Senate race remains more competitive. The Michigan governorship is currently held by Democrat Gretchen Whitmer, and incumbent Democratic Senator Gary Peters is not seeking reelection.
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