michigan governor's race

President Trump is endorsing Republican Congressman John James’ bid to become Michigan’s next governor.That's prompted Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt to drop out of the race.

In a new ad, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson claims rival John James supported a vehicle ‘kill switch mandate.’ His voting record is complicated. Here are the facts.

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 Michigan Board of State Canvassers recommended both Republican Congressman John James and businessman Perry Johnson advance, but that pastor Ralph Rebandt should not.

Today, former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is dropping out of Michigan's governor race.

As Michigan’s race for governor heats up, candidates are finally taking part in forums, scheduling debates, and sharpening their campaign messages.

Where do Michigan's candidates for governor stand on data centers? Plus, what life was like for baseball great Ron LeFlore after his time with the Tigers.

What should Michigan voters be paying attention to in the governor and U.S. Senate races as the midterms get closer? Plus, a new book that explores a giant in the avant-garde literary scene—that operated out of Michigan for three decades. And how one city block in Detroit is annually transformed into a corner of the Star Wars universe every year.

“We have multiple polls internal and otherwise saying I’m up by double digits in the primary, and all public polling is showing that I'm not only up in the primary, but I’m up in the general on Jocelyn Benson and Mike Duggan," said Rep. John James (R-MI), who's running for Michigan governor in 2026.

Polling has consistently shown Swanson trailing his main opponent, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, in the primary race, but he said not to count him out.