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Governor of Michigan
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Gretchen Whitmer (Democrat) has been governor of Michigan since January 1, 2019. Jocelyn Benson (Democrat) won the 2026 election and is the governor-elect.
| Governor | Gretchen Whitmer (D) |
|---|---|
| In office since | January 1, 2019 |
| Current term ends | 2027 |
| Governor-elect | Jocelyn Benson (D) |
| Next election | 2030 |
2026 governor's race
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Benson (D) | 54.5% | 2,599,963 |
| John James (R) | 43.7% | 2,086,978 |
| Anthony Hudson (L) | 0.9% | 44,289 |
96% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
PoliGov's final forecast gave Jocelyn Benson a 95% chance and John James a 5% chance (Lean D).
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