Jocelyn Benson and John James compete for Michigan governorship

As Governor Gretchen Whitmer prepares to conclude her terms, Michigan voters face a choice between Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson and Republican nominee John James for the state's top office.

Jocelyn Benson, who has served as Michigan's Secretary of State since 2019, is campaigning on a platform of improving school quality, lowering healthcare costs, and increasing well-paying jobs. She highlighted her work in election administration, noting that Michigan's election safety and security rankings improved significantly during her tenure.

Republican nominee John James is a U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army helicopter pilot, James also has a background in the private sector as a former CEO in supply chain management. His legislative record includes supporting spending and tax legislation backed by Donald Trump and introducing bills to reverse electric vehicle regulations and combat human trafficking.