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Trump isn't on the ballot, but he dominated the governor's debate

President 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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Watch live: Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Benson, James go head-to-head in debateMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) will face off Tuesday night in the first gubernatorial debate of the general election. Benson and James are battling to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as Michigan’s next governor, with Election Day just weeks away. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook…

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Benson, James discuss tariffs, taxes and business growth at Detroit Economic Club town hallMichigan business leaders gathered in Detroit to hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and Republican gubernatorial candidate John James, who are vying to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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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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