Governor's Race

At a Black Voters for Benson event on Detroit's west side, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson talked about what she'd do for the Black community if elected.

John James, the Republican candidate for Michigan governor announced his running mate pick. James named state Rep. Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Twp) as his choice for lieutenant governor Thursday.

Democratic candidate for governor Jocelyn Benson is looking past primary day onto winning back Democratic control in Lansing.

Today on the show, we hear from Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson, examine the findings of a sexual misconduct investigation at Interlochen that uncovered allegations spanning seven decades, and share the story of a Michigander who met Marvin Gaye in the 1970s.

With one week before Michigan’s primary election, a look at where the open races for governor and U.S. Senate stand.

Listen to conversations with the Michigan candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate.

Michigan’s 2026 primary election is on Aug. 4. Chris Swanson is a Democratic candidate for governor. He currently serves as the Genesee County Sheriff.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, seeking the Democratic nod for governor, says she’d create a new department of arts, culture, tourism, and sports if she is elected.

The political environment doesn't look good for Republicans right now, but the party could make gains in the many races for governor across the country this November.

“No more conflicts of interest on the MPSC [Michigan Public Service Commission] board. No more closed-door rate decisions. And no more guaranteed profits before a single dollar goes to fixing the grid," said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.