michigan governor's race

Follow live Michigan election results for the 2026 midterm, including governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and state legislative races. See vote totals and race updates after polls close.

Few details were offered as the governor-elect begins putting together a transition team and plan for her first 100 days in office.

Vote margins compare current or recent election margins against past baselines, such as the 2024 election, to show movement toward Democrats and Republicans.

Follow Michigan Election 2026 with race calls and live reporting from Michigan Public journalists at polling places, campaign headquarters, and vote-counting centers across the state.

Democrat Jocelyn Benson has defeated Republican John James in the Michigan governor's race in the 2026 midterm election.

Get all the information you need, including candidate interviews and where they stand on issues, for the midterm election happening Nov. 3, 2026.

Gubernatorial candidate John James and U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers are doing interviews, but they are being very selective about them. Why might that be?

This midterm election, Donna Brandenburg is representing U.S. Taxpayers Party in her run for Michigan governor.

Anthony Hudson is running for Michigan governor as the Libertarian Party candidate. Read or listen to his interview with April Baer.

Hundreds turned out to support Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm election as they campaigned Monday in Grand Rapids.