Michigan
Michigan Governor
November 3rdToo early to call
Candidates
Odds last updated October 28th, 1:29 AM ET
Jocelyn Benson (D)
93.5% chance to win
Michigan secretary of state since 2019 and former dean of Wayne State University Law School.
Vote totals pending
John James (R)
6.5% chance to win
Congressman since 2023, businessman, and Army veteran; the Republican Senate nominee in 2018 and 2020.
Vote totals pending
Why this race matters
Open seat: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) faces Rep. John James (R). Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ended his independent bid in May. Republicans haven't won a Michigan governor's race since 2014.