Benson, James clash over health care, Trump, Lansing record in final Michigan governor debateJocelyn Benson and John James made their cases to become Michigan’s next governor in their second and final debate, sparring over health care costs, President Donald Trump, and the record of Democrats in Lansing.WDIV ClickOnDetroit5d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentJohn JamesDonald Trumpmichigan governor debate
Live Updates: John James and Jocelyn Benson face off in gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV2026 gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson will be facing off in a debate Thursday night, hosted by WDIV. Follow along for live updates.WDIV ClickOnDetroit5d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Jamesmichigan gubernatorial debate
How to watch the Michigan governor debate hosted by WDIVOn Thursday, Republican candidate John James and Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson will face off in a gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV.WDIV ClickOnDetroit6d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Jamesmichigan governor debate
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 ClickOnDetroit14d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyJohn Jamesmichigan 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 ClickOnDetroit14d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Jamesmichigan governor debate
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.WDIV ClickOnDetroit1mo agoWhole story →EconomyJohn JamesGretchen Whitmermichigan gubernatorial debate
Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James announces running mateMichigan gubernatorial candidate John James has announced his running mate.WDIV ClickOnDetroit2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Jamesmichigan gubernatorial election
Michigan governor’s race enters general election after Benson, James primary winsMichigan’s 2026 governor’s race is officially set. Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James won their respective primaries Tuesday (Aug. 4), but in dramatically different fashions.WDIV ClickOnDetroit2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Jamesmichigan gubernatorial primary results
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 →GovernmentEducationJohn Jamesmichigan gubernatorial race
