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Is James or Benson leading governor race? See recent pollsJocelyn Benson and John James have debated twice as Election Day nears in Michigan.

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Governor's debate ends with moment we deserved to see, but missedJocelyn 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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'I'm my own man.'In run for Michigan governor, John James pitches conservative economic approach and wades into culture war fights with the president's support.

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Michigan's next governor loves this past state leaderJocelyn Benson and John James offer contrasting policy visions but gave similar answers on some key questions posed by the Detroit Free Press.

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Voters to hear from Michigan's next governor at final debateWDIV will host Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic nominee for governor, and her Republican rival Congressman John James.

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John James could mark historic first for MichiganMichigan has never had a Black governor and voters in the United States have never elected a Black Republican governor.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Michigan candidates for governor speak at Detroit forumDemocratic nominee Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and GOP nominee U.S. Rep. John James of Shelby Township are set to appear separately.

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John James' running mate reopened Michigan's abortion fightJohn James doesn't want to talk about abortion. His running mate just put it back at the center of Michigan's governor's race.

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John James, Jocelyn Benson fight over 9/11 ad on eve of anniversaryDemocratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson called the 9/11 ad from her Republican opponent John James a "despicable lie." James doubled down.

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John James vows to opt into education tax credit if elected governorThe program gives a tax benefit for contributions to organizations that award private school tuition assistance and other education support.

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New poll shows Democrats leading in races for governor, U.S. SenateMichigan State University's long-running State of the State Survey shows Jocelyn Benson with a significant lead over John James.

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John James’ income tax plan follows decades of controversyEliminating the income tax would benefit the wealthiest Michiganders and transform state services, according to fiscal and tax experts.

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How 2020 election looms large in Michigan governor’s raceThe race to lead Michigan has seen John James embrace the lie that President Donald Trump won in 2020 while Jocelyn Benson runs on election record.

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John James taps Jay DeBoyer as running mate in governor's raceRepublican U.S. Rep. John James has tapped a fellow Macomb County lawmaker with a history of battling Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

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John James is Trump’s test case in MichiganCan Trump’s grip on Michigan survive beyond Trump? This election could reveal whether voters still want MAGA politics and where moderates fit in 2028.

Detroit Free Press3mo agoWhole story →

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