The Library

New

One story, all the way down.

Michigan governor candidates pitch economic plans, clash on data centers during debate

John James and Jocelyn Benson laid out affordability solutions, data center policy and education plans while they also traded personal attacks on several of the same topics.

Sources (1)· Oct 7, 4:17 AM

John James

Read it

Every telling

their own versions

M Live Michigan· Oct 7, 4:17 AMMichigan governor candidates pitch economic plans, clash on data centers during debate

The thread

John James →

Before

Benson, James offer contrasting visions in first Michigan governor debateJocelyn Benson and John James used their first debate in Michigan’s governor’s race to draw sharp contrasts over the direction of the state.

WDIV ClickOnDetroit1d agoWhole story →

Government

Economy michigan governor debate

Republican John James seeks some distance from Trump in Michigan governor debateDemocrat Jocelyn Benson repeatedly tried to tie James, a Trump-backed congressman, to the president during their first showdown ahead of the November election.

NBC News1d agoWhole story →

Government michigan governor debate

WDIV to host John James, Jocelyn Benson, Michigan governor debate in DetroitWDIV-Local 4 will host a debate between Michigan’s two major-party gubernatorial candidates, allowing voters to hear directly from Republican nominee John James and Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson.

WDIV ClickOnDetroit1d agoWhole story →

Government michigan governor debate

Michigan governor's race sees Benson-James debateSecretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee to be Michigan's next governor, will face her Republican rival U.S. Rep. John James.

Detroit Free Press2d agoWhole story →

Government michigan governor debate

Jocelyn Benson leads John James in exclusive Michigan gubernatorial pollDemocrat Jocelyn Benson appears to have the lead over Republican John James among likely voters in the Michigan gubernatorial race. The election is Nov. 3.

CBS News2d agoWhole story →

Government michigan gubernatorial election

Since

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.

Detroit Free Press19h agoWhole story →

Government John James michigan gubernatorial debate

More like this

similar stories in the archive

Benson, James talk economic plans at candidate forumOn taxes, economic development and health care, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson and GOP nominee John James put forward their visions.

Detroit Free Press22d agoWhole story →

Government

Economy John James michigan gubernatorial forum

WDIV ClickOnDetroit1d agoWhole story →

Government michigan governor debate

CBS News2d agoWhole story →

Government michigan gubernatorial election

Which counties did governor candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James do worst in?Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson won her primary by a landslide, while Republican candidate John James barely cleared 50% in a four-way Republican race.

M Live Michigan2mo agoWhole story →

Government John James michigan gubernatorial primary results

Both major Michigan governor candidates call for data center pauseBoth John James and Jocelyn Benson have called for a pause on new developments, a likely response to voter opposition to the facilities.

Detroit Free Press28d agoWhole story →

Planet

Technology John James michigan governor election

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.

Detroit Free Press19h agoWhole story →

Government John James michigan gubernatorial debate

Meet the candidates running in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial raceRepublican U.S. Rep. John James and Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are running for Michigan’s governor.

WDIV ClickOnDetroit2mo agoWhole story →

Build

Government John James michigan gubernatorial race

John James, Jocelyn Benson set to debate on WOOD-TVGov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again. The candidates vying to replace her will face off in their first debate.

Detroit Free Press2d agoWhole story →

John James Gretchen Whitmer