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Jocelyn Benson’s Chances of Beating John James for Michigan Governor: Poll

Jocelyn Benson’s Chances of Beating John James for Michigan Governor: Poll

Summary

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is slightly ahead of Republican John James in the race for Michigan governor, according to a recent poll. The poll shows Benson with 39% and James with 36% support from likely voters. The November election is important as Michigan is a key swing state.

Key Facts

  • Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, leads John James, a Republican, 39% to 36% in a recent poll for Michigan governor.
  • Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, running as an independent, has 20% support in the same poll.
  • The poll surveyed 800 likely voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
  • Benson is currently Michigan's Secretary of State and announced her candidacy in January 2025.
  • John James is a former automotive executive and U.S. Army veteran, known as a rising star in the Republican Party.
  • Michigan is considered a swing state, meaning its election results can go either Democratic or Republican.
  • The primary elections are scheduled for early August, with the general election on November 3.
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