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Governor's debate ends with moment we deserved to see, but missed

Jocelyn Benson and John James fought for an hour, then shared a moment that I wish everyone in Michigan could have seen.

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Benson, James battle over data centers, economy in Michigan gubernatorial debateMichigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James laid out competing plans for the state's future during a debate Thursday night, clashing over affordability, taxes, data centers, education and health care.

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Live Updates: John James and Jocelyn Benson face off in gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV2026 gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson will be facing off in a debate Thursday night, hosted by WDIV. Follow along for live updates.

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Benson, James to take debate stage one more time on WDIVMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, will face Republican U.S. Rep. John James for a second debate.

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Trump isn't on the ballot, but he dominated the governor's debatePresident Donald Trump dominated Congressman John James and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's debate over who would make a better Michigan governor

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Benson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeawaysMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off on the debate stage Tuesday, less than a month before voters decide which of the two will be the Wolverine State’s next governor. During the debate, which Nexstar’s WOOD-TV hosted, the candidates touched on issues specific to the state — such...

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Here are key takeaways from Benson, James Michigan gubernatorial debateSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Congressman John James met for their second and final debate before election day on Thursday night-- this time trading blame for the condition of the state.

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