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Benson, James offer contrasting visions in first Michigan governor debate

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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