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New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. Senate

Michigan State University's long-running State of the State Survey shows Jocelyn Benson with a significant lead over John James.

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Detroit Free Press· Sep 1, 3:48 PMNew poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. Senate

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