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Governor of Michigan

Last updated May 21, 2026

Governor of Michigan

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When is the Michigan election?

The election for Governor of Michigan in Michigan was held on August 4, 2026.

Election day: August 4, 2026
Status: Past
Winners: Jocelyn Benson, John James
Office: Governor of Michigan
Jurisdiction: Michigan
State: Michigan
Branch: Executive
Seats up: 1 seat

Who is running for Governor of Michigan?

11 candidates ran for Governor of Michigan in the August 4, 2026 election. Jocelyn Benson and John James won. See results below.

JBJocelyn BensonWonDemocratic PartyMichigan Secretary of State83.2%
JJJohn JamesWonRepublican PartyU.S. Representative50.1%
PJPerry JohnsonRepublican PartyCandidate for Governor35.2%
CSChristopher Robert SwansonDemocratic PartySheriff of Genesee County16.8%
MCMike CoxWithdrawnRepublican PartyCandidate for Governor13.0%
ANAric NesbittWithdrawnRepublican PartyMichigan State Senator1.8%
KHKevin HoganDisqualifiedDemocratic PartyCandidate
GIGarlin Gilchrist IIWithdrawnDemocratic PartyCandidate
TLTom LeonardWithdrawnRepublican PartyCandidate
RRRalph RebandtDisqualifiedRepublican PartyCandidate for Governor
KTKim ThomasDisqualifiedDemocratic PartyCandidate for Governor

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