2026 Michigan gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Michigan gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Michigan. The primary elections will take place on August 4, 2026. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term. This will be one of five Democratic-held governorships up for election in 2026 in a state won by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
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Incumbent Democratic secretary of state Jocelyn Benson and Republican U.S. representative John James are the frontrunners for their respective nominations. Independent Mike Duggan's bid for governor is expected to make the race more competitive after Democrats' wide margins in the 2018 and 2022 Michigan elections.
Background
Michigan is a purple state in the heart of the Great Lakes and Rust Belt which consistently elected Democrats for president since 1992 until Republican nominee Donald Trump narrowly flipped the state in 2016. In 2020, Democratic nominee Joe Biden won Michigan by 2.78%. In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump won Michigan by 1.42% which was attributed to President Biden's unpopularity and rightward shifts in working-class and Arab American voters.[1][2]
Since the 2018 Michigan elections, Democrats occupied all statewide offices in Michigan. Since 2022, Democrats held the narrow majority in the State Senate while Republicans held a narrow majority in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2024. According to the Morning Consult, which measures the popularity of governors across the country, Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer has a net +21 approval rating in Michigan.[3]
In 2018, Gretchen Whitmer and her running mate Garlin Gilchrist won by 9.56%. In 2022, Whitmer and Gilchrist won by 10.53%.[4][5]
The deadline for candidates to submit petitions to run for governow was Tuesday, April 21, 2026.[6]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State (2019–present)[7]
- Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff (2020–present)[8]
- Kim Thomas, auditor[9]
Not on ballot
- Kevin Hogan, biochemist and Green nominee for governor in 2022[10][11]
- Marni Sawicki, former mayor of Cape Coral, Florida (2013–2017)[12][11]
Withdrawn
Declined
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2021–2025), former mayor of South Bend, Indiana (2012–2020), and candidate for president in 2020[14]
- Dan Kildee, former U.S. representative from Michigan's 8th congressional district (2013–2025)[15]
- Mallory McMorrow, state senator from the 8th district (2019–present)[16] (running for U.S. Senate)[17]
- Gary Peters, U.S. senator (2015–present)[18]
Endorsements
Jocelyn Benson
- U.S. representatives
- Brenda Lawrence, former MI-14 (2015–2023)[19]
- Mark Schauer, former MI-7 (2009–2011) and nominee for governor in 2014[20]
- Hillary Scholten, MI-3 (2023–present)[10]
- Statewide officials
- James Blanchard, former governor of Michigan (1983–1991)[21]
- State senators
- Sarah Anthony, SD-21 (2023–present)[22]
- Winnie Brinks, majority leader of the Michigan Senate (2023–present) from SD-29 (2019–present)[19]
- Darrin Camilleri, SD-4 (2023–present)[23]
- Stephanie Chang, SD-3 (2019–present)[22]
- Jeff Irwin, SD-15 (2019–present)[21]
- Sean McCann, SD-19 (2019–present)[20]
- Jeremy Moss, SD-7 (2019–present)[24]
- Sam Singh, SD-28 (2023–present)[21]
- Paul Wojno, SD-10 (2019–present) (previously endorsed Gilchrist)[23]
- State representatives
- Joey Andrews, HD-38 (2023–present)[20]
- Noah Arbit, HD-20 (2023–present)[20]
- Felicia Brabec, former HD-33 (2021–2024)[25]
- Kelly Breen, HD-21 (2019–present)[20]
- Julie Brixie, HD-73 (2019–present)[20]
- Betsy Coffia, HD-103 (2023–present)[20]
- Jennifer Conlin, HD-48 (2023–present)[20]
- Emily Dievendorf, HD-77 (2023–present)[26]
- Morgan Foreman, HD-33 (2025–present) (previously endorsed Gilchrist)[25]
- Jason Hoskins, HD-18 (2023–present)[25]
- Denise Mentzer, HD-61 (2023–present)[20]
- Jason Morgan, HD-23 (2023–present)[20]
- Tonya Myers Phillips, HD-7 (2025–present)[27]
- Veronica Paiz, HD-10 (2023–present)[21]
- Laurie Pohutsky, HD-17 (2019–present) (previously endorsed Gilchrist)[23]
- Natalie Price, HD-6 (2023–present)[20]
- Ranjeev Puri, minority leader of the Michigan House of Representatives (2025–present) from HD-24 (2021–present)[23]
- Carrie Rheingans, HD-47 (2023–present)[20]
- Phil Skaggs, HD-80 (2023–present)[20]
- Penelope Tsernoglou, HD-75 (2023–present)[20]
- Dylan Wegela, HD-26 (2023–present)[20]
- Jimmie Wilson Jr., HD-32 (2023–present)[20]
- Stephen Wooden, HD-81 (2025–present)[25]
- Mai Xiong, HD-13 (2024–present) (previously endorsed Gilchrist)[22]
- Adam Zemke, former HD-55 (2013–2019)[20]
- Local officials
- David LaGrand, mayor of Grand Rapids (2025–present)[28]
- Christopher Taylor, mayor of Ann Arbor (2014–present)[26]
- Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney (2004–present)[27]
- Individuals
- Hill Harper, actor[26]
- Horace Sheffield III, pastor and talk show host[29]
- George Takei, actor[30]
- Labor unions
- Association of Flight Attendants-CWA[31]
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 26[32]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Locals 243, 247, 283, 406, and 1038[33]
- Laborers' International Union of North America Michigan District Council and Locals 355 and 499[31]
- Michigan Nurses Association[34]
- United Association Local 174[31]
- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 876[31] and 951[35]
- Organizations
Chris Swanson
- Statewide officials
- John Cherry, former lieutenant governor of Michigan (2003–2011)[42]
- State legislators
- Virgil Bernero, former SD-23 (2003–2006) and former mayor of Lansing (2006–2018)[42]
- Labor unions
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 25[43]
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers[44]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan and Local 948[45][43]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Locals 332 and 614[43][46]
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324[43]
- Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Michigan[34]
- United Association Locals 85[47] and 370[48]
Garlin Gilchrist (withdrawn)
- U.S. representatives
- Jasmine Crockett, TX-7 (2023–present)[49]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-7 (2017–present)[50]
- Ilhan Omar, MN-5 (2019–present)[50]
- Rashida Tlaib, MI-12 (2019–present)[51]
- State senators
- Veronica Klinefelt, SD-11 (2023–present)[52]
Paul Wojno, SD-10 (2019–present)[52] (endorsed Benson after withdrawal)
- State representatives
- Brenda Carter, HD-53 (2019–present)[53]
- Kimberly Edwards, HD-12 (2023–present)[53]
Morgan Foreman, HD-33 (2025–present)[53] (endorsed Benson after withdrawal)- Peter Herzberg, HD25 (2024–present)[53]
- Donavan McKinney, HD-11 (2023–present)[53]
- Cynthia Neeley, HD-70 (2020–present)[53]
- Amos O'Neal, HD-94 (2021–present)[53]
Laurie Pohutsky, HD-17 (2019–present)[53] (endorsed Benson after withdrawal)Mai Xiong, HD-13 (2024–present)[53] (endorsed Benson after withdrawal)
Declined to endorse
- U.S. senators
- Elissa Slotkin, Michigan (2025–present)[54]
- Statewide officials
- Gretchen Whitmer, incumbent governor (2019–present)[55]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jocelyn Benson (D) | $5,744,202 | $2,189,133 | $3,555,069 |
| Garlin Gilchrist (D) | $1,303,043 | $1,040,279 | $262,764 |
| Marni Sawicki (D) | $15,930[a] | $14,605 | $1,325 |
| Chris Swanson (D) | $1,448,651 | $1,178,225 | $270,425 |
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State[56] | |||
Polling
Aggregate polls
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Jocelyn Benson |
Garlin Gilchrist |
Chris Swanson |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College[58] | April 11–13, 2026 | 519 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 52% | – | 5% | 8%[d] | 36% |
| Gilchrist withdraws from the race to run for Michigan Secretary of State | ||||||||
| Mitchell Research[59] | November 18–21, 2025 | 261 (LV) | ± 6.1% | 48% | 12% | 5% | – | 35% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[60] | October 23–25, 2025 | 287 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 58% | 15% | 6% | – | 21% |
| Impact Research (D)[61][A] | September 30 – October 6, 2025 | 453 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 56% | 17% | 5% | – | 22% |
| Glengariff Group[62][B] | May 5−8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 59% | 7% | 8% | – | 26% |
| 65%[e] | 10% | 5% | – | 20% | ||||
| Mitchell Research[63][C] | March 13, 2025 | 303 (LV) | ± 5.6% | 46% | 13% | 11% | – | 30% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jocelyn Benson | |||
| Democratic | Kevin Hogan | |||
| Democratic | Marni Sawicki | |||
| Democratic | Chris Swanson | |||
| Democratic | Kim Thomas | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mike Cox, former Michigan Attorney General (2003–2011) and candidate for governor in 2010[65]
- John James, U.S. representative from Michigan's 10th congressional district (2023–present) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018 and 2020[66]
- Perry Johnson, businessman, candidate for governor in 2022, and candidate for president in 2024[67]
- Tom Leonard, former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives (2017–2019) from the 93rd district (2013–2019), nominee for attorney general in 2018 and candidate in 2022[68]
- Aric Nesbitt, Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate (2023–present) from the 20th district (2019–present)[69]
- Ralph Rebandt, pastor and candidate for governor in 2022[70]
Not on ballot
Withdrawn
- Anthony Hudson, truck driver and candidate for Michigan's 8th congressional district in 2024 (switched to libertarian convention)[73]
- Karla Wagner, political organizer (running as an Independent)[74]
Declined
- Tudor Dixon, conservative media personality and nominee for governor in 2022[75]
- Kevin Rinke, former car dealer and candidate for governor in 2022[76]
Endorsements
John James
- U.S. representatives
- Jack Bergman, MI-01 (2017–present)[77]
- State senators
- Jon Bumstead, SD-32 (2019–present)[40]
- Peter Lucido, Macomb County prosecutor (2021–present) and former SD-8 (2019–2020)[78]
- State representatives
- Jay DeBoyer, HD-63 (2023–present)[78]
- Alicia St. Germaine, HD-62 (2023–present)[78]
- Individuals
Tom Leonard
- Statewide officials
- Tom McMillin, member of the Michigan State Board of Education (2017–present)[24]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Cox (R) | $5,113,295[f] | $975,981 | $4,137,314 |
| Anthony Hudson (R) | $13,682 | $12,480 | $1,202 |
| John James (R) | $4,489,826 | $2,041,111 | $2,448,715 |
| Tom Leonard (R) | $937,024[g] | $227,730 | $709,293 |
| Aric Nesbitt (R) | $3,058,523 | $848,394 | $2,210,129 |
| Ralph Rebandt (R) | $972,197[h] | $166,825 | $805,372 |
| Karla Wagner (R) | $4,092 | $2,671 | $1,421 |
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State[56] | |||
Polling
Aggregate polls
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Mike Cox |
John James |
Perry Johnson |
Tom Leonard |
Aric Nesbitt |
Undecided[b] | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race to the WH[81] | through April 13, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | 8.6% | 21.2% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 43.9%[i] | James +1.5% |
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Mike Cox |
John James |
Perry Johnson |
Tom Leonard |
Aric Nesbitt |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OnMessage Inc. (R)[82][D] | April 15–18, 2026 | 400 (LV) | – | 7% | 41% | 18% | – | 5% | – | – |
| Emerson College[58] | April 11–13, 2026 | 452 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 10% | 20% | 21% | 4% | 3% | 3%[j] | 39% |
| 1892 Polling (R)[83][E] | March 25–26, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 6% | 26% | 21% | 1% | 4% | 1%[k] | 42% |
| JMC Analytics[84] | March 21–23, 2026 | 450 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 6% | 23% | 20% | 3% | 5% | – | 43% |
| OnMessage Inc. (R)[85][D] | March 16–19, 2026 | 509 (LV) | ± 4.3% | 10% | 37% | 19% | 1% | 4% | – | 30% |
| 1892 Polling (R)[83][E] | February 2026 | – (V) | – | 5% | 44% | 4% | 2% | 4% | 0%[l] | 35% |
| Johnson enters the race | ||||||||||
| Mitchell Research[59] | November 18–21, 2025 | 255 (LV) | ± 6.1% | 11% | 48% | – | 5% | 2% | 1%[k] | 33% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[60] | October 23–25, 2025 | 252 (LV) | ± 6.2% | 13% | 44% | 4% | 3% | 6% | 5%[m] | 25% |
| Plymouth Union Public (R)[86] | October 8−9, 2025 | 200 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 7% | 41% | – | <5% | <5% | – | – |
| Target Insyght[64] | March 3–6, 2025 | 336 (V) | ± 5.7% | 5% | 57% | 1% | – | 13% | – | 23% |
| National Research (R)[87][F] | February 17–19, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 10% | 38% | – | – | 17% | 8% | 27% |
| OnMessage Inc.(R)[88][G] | January 17–19, 2025 | 1,000 (LV) | ± 3.1% | 4% | 46% | – | 1% | 6% | 9%[n] | 35% |
Hypothetical polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Mike Cox |
Tudor Dixon |
John James |
Perry Johnson |
Tom Leonard |
Aric Nesbitt |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[60] | October 23–25, 2025 | 252 (LV) | ± 6.2% | 10% | 33% | 25% | – | – | – | – |
| Glengariff Group[62][B] | May 5−8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 11% | 20% | 42% | – | – | 5% | 22% |
| 10%[e] | 24% | 44% | – | – | 4% | 18% | ||||
| Mitchell Research[63][C] | March 13, 2025 | 281 (LV) | ± 5.8% | 10% | 30% | 31% | 8% | 1% | 5% | 15% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cox | |||
| Republican | Joyce Gipson | |||
| Republican | John James | |||
| Republican | Perry Johnson | |||
| Republican | Tom Leonard | |||
| Republican | Aric Nesbitt | |||
| Republican | William Null | |||
| Republican | Ralph Rebandt | |||
| Republican | Evan Space | |||
| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
Libertarian convention
Candidates
Presumptive nominee
- Anthony Hudson, truck driver and Republican candidate for Michigan's 8th congressional district in 2024 (switched from Republican primary)[73]
Independents
Candidates
Declared
- Mike Duggan, former mayor of Detroit (2014–2026)[89]
- Karla Wagner, political organizer (previously ran as a Republican)[74]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Mike Duggan (I) | $5,021,544 | $2,421,709 | $2,652,097 |
| Source: Michigan Secretary of State[56] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[90] | Tossup | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[91] | Tossup | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[92] | Tossup | September 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[93] | Tossup | September 11, 2025 |
Endorsements
Mike Duggan (I)
- Executive branch officials
- Sandy Baruah, former administrator of the Small Business Administration (2008–2009) (Republican)[94]
- U.S. representatives
- Dave Trott, former MI-11 (2015–2019) (Independent; elected as a Republican)[95]
- Statewide officials
- Mark Bernstein, regent of the University of Michigan (2013–present) (Democratic)[95]
- Marshall Bullock, member of the Michigan State Board of Education (2023–present) (Democratic)[95]
- Denise Ilitch, regent of the University of Michigan (2009–present) (Democratic)[95]
- Conrad Mallett Jr., former Chief Justice (1997–1998) of the Michigan Supreme Court (1990–1999) (Democratic)[96]
- State representatives
- 14 state representatives[p]
- Local officials
- Laura Toy, at-large Livonia city councilor (1988–1995, 2008–2015, 2018–present) and former state senator from the 6th district (2003–2006) (Republican)[99]
- Mary Waters, at-large Detroit city councilor (2022–present) (Democratic)[98]
- Karen Weaver, former mayor of Flint (2015–2019) (Democratic)[95]
- Individuals
- William Clay Ford Jr., executive chair of Ford Motor Company (1999–present)[100]
- Andrew Yang, businessman and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate (Forward)[101]
- Labor unions
- Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26[102]
- American Postal Workers Union Local 480-481[34]
- Detroit Police Officers Association and Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association[103]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 344[94]
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 38[31]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58[104]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 43[q][105]
- International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2[106]
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Council 1M[107]
- Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union[108]
- Michigan Regional State Council of Carpenters and Millwrights[109]
- UNITE HERE Local 24[94]
- United Association Locals 98, 636, and 704[31][34][108]
- United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local 149[110]
- Organizations
- Detroit NAACP[111]
- Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce[112]
- Emgage Action[21]
- Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce[110]
- Political parties
Polling
Jocelyn Benson vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
| Source of poll aggregation |
Dates administered |
Dates updated |
Jocelyn Benson (D) |
John James (R) |
Mike Duggan (I) |
Other/ |
Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race to the WH[114] | through March 29, 2026 | April 20, 2026 | 33.0% | 30.5% | 21.6% | 14.9% | Benson +2.5% |
| Real Clear Politics[115] | October 23, 2025 – January 6, 2026 | January 6, 2026 | 32.5% | 36.0% | 20.5% | 11.0% | James +3.5% |
| Average | 32.8% | 33.3% | 21.0% | 12.9% | James +0.5% | ||
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Jocelyn Benson (D) |
John James (R) |
Mike Duggan (I) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Research (D)[116][A] | March 23–29, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 40% | 36% | 20% | – | 4% |
| Michigan State University/YouGov[117] | March 2–24, 2026 | 1,000 (A) | ± 3.4% | 27% | 19% | 16% | 6% | 33% |
| 30%[r] | 23% | 19% | – | 29% | ||||
| Impact Research (D)[118][A] | February 9–16, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 39% | 36% | 20% | – | 5% |
| Glengariff Group[119][B] | January 27 – February 2, 2026 | – (LV) | – | 28% | 29% | 30% | 1% | 12% |
| 45% | 41% | – | – | 14% | ||||
| 32% | – | 54% | – | 14% | ||||
| – | 30% | 58% | – | 12% | ||||
| 600 (RV) | 28% | 28% | 30% | 1% | 13% | |||
| 45% | 40% | – | – | 15% | ||||
| 31% | – | 53% | – | 16% | ||||
| – | 30% | 57% | – | 13% | ||||
| Glengariff Group[120][H] | January 2–6, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 32% | 34% | 26% | – | 8% |
| 47% | 45% | – | 1% | 7% | ||||
| Mitchell Research[121][C] | November 18–21, 2025 | 616 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 31% | 37% | 18% | – | 14% |
| EPIC-MRA[122] | November 6–11, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 33% | 34% | 20% | – | 13% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[60] | October 23–25, 2025 | 637 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 34% | 39% | 18% | – | 9% |
| Schoen Cooperman Research (D)[123] | October 9−14, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 30% | 29% | 26% | – | 15% |
| Glengariff Group[62][B] | May 5−8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 35% | 34% | 22% | – | 9% |
| 38%[e] | 33% | 21% | – | 8% | ||||
| Mitchell Research[63][C] | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 37% | 34% | 16% | – | 13% |
| Target Insyght[124] | February 3–8, 2025 | 600 (V) | ± 4.0% | 42% | 30% | 21% | – | 7% |
Jocelyn Benson vs. Mike Cox vs. Mike Duggan
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Jocelyn Benson (D) |
Mike Cox (R) |
Mike Duggan (I) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glengariff Group[120][H] | January 2–6, 2026 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 34% | 28% | 31% | 7% |
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[60] | October 23–25, 2025 | 637 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 37% | 33% | 19% | 11% |
| Glengariff Group[62][B] | May 5−8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 35% | 27% | 25% | 13% |
| 39%[e] | 26% | 25% | 10% | ||||
| Mitchell Research[63][C] | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 37% | 35% | 16% | 12% |
Jocelyn Benson vs. Aric Nesbitt vs. Mike Duggan
Jocelyn Benson vs. Tom Leonard vs. Mike Duggan
Chris Swanson vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Hypothetical polling
Jocelyn Benson vs. Dick DeVos vs. Mike Duggan
Jocelyn Benson vs. Tudor Dixon vs. Mike Duggan
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[c] |
Margin of error |
Jocelyn Benson (D) |
Tudor Dixon (R) |
Mike Duggan (I) |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Stone Communications (R)[60] | October 23–25, 2025 | 637 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 35% | 38% | 18% | 9% |
| Glengariff Group[62][B] | May 5−8, 2025 | 600 (RV) | ± 4.0% | 35% | 31% | 24% | 10% |
| 40%[e] | 31% | 23% | 6% | ||||
| Mitchell Research[63][C] | March 13, 2025 | 688 (LV) | ± 3.7% | 38% | 36% | 16% | 10% |
Garlin Gilchrist vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Generic Democrat vs. John James vs. Mike Duggan
Generic Democrat vs. Mike Cox vs. Mike Duggan
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD TBD |
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| Republican | TBD TBD |
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| Libertarian | Anthony Hudson TBD |
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| Independent | Mike Duggan TBD |
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| Independent | Karla Wagner TBD |
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| Total votes | 100.00 | |||
See also
Notes
- $13,300 of this total has been self-funded by Sawicki
- Calculated by taking the difference of 100% and all other candidates combined.
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Kim Thomas with 5%; Kevin Hogan with 2%; Marni Sawicki with 1%
- Among "definite voters"
- $105,000 of this total has been self-funded by Leonard
- $811,051 of this total has been self-funded by Rebandt
- Ralph Rebandt with 1.2%; Joyce Gipson & Evan Space with <1.0%
- Joyce Gipson, Ralph Rebandt, and Evan Space with 1%; Karla Wangner with 0%
- Ralph Rebandt with 1%
- Ralph Rebandt with 0%
- Kevin Rinke with 4%; Ralph Rebandt with 1%
- Kevin Rinke with 3%; "Other" with 6%
- Woronchak held this seat as a Republican, and was then elected to the Wayne County Commission's 13th district (2005–2018) as a Democrat.
- Brian Banks, HD-1 (2013–2017) and convicted felon (Democratic)[97]
- Wendell Byrd, HD-3 (2015–2021) (Democratic)[97]
- Phil Cavanagh, HD-10 (2011–2014) (Democratic)[97]
- John Chirkun, HD-22 (2015–2021) (Democratic)[97]
- Edward Gaffney, HD-1 (2003–2008) (Republican)[97]
- Kurt Heise, HD-20 (2011–2016) (Republican)[95]
- James Kosteva, HD-37 (1985–1992) (Democratic)[97]
- Phil LaJoy, HD-21 (2003–2008) (Republican)[97]
- Keith Stallworth, HD-12 (1997–2002) (Democratic)[95]
- Thomas Stallworth III, HD-7 (2011–2015) (Democratic)[95]
- Richard Steenland, HD-22 (2021–2023) (Democratic)[96]
- Buzz Thomas, HD-4 (1997–2011) (Democratic)[97]
- Karen Whitsett, HD-4 (2019–present) (Democratic)[98]
- Gary Woronchak, HD-15 (1999–2004)[o] (Democratic)[97]
- While both Joint Council 43 and its president Kevin Moore had endorsed Duggan, it was not "on behalf of their 10 affiliated local unions."[105] Of the 10 statewide locals, a majority consisting of 5 locals endorsed Benson,[33] whereas two additional locals, Locals 332 and 614, endorsed Swanson instead.[43][46]
- Leaners pushed
- Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by Benson's campaign
- Poll sponsored by The Detroit Regional Chamber, which endorsed Duggan in July 2025
- Poll commissioned by MIRS, a nonpartisan tipsheet
- Poll sponsored by James' campaign
- Poll sponsored by Johnson's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Harbor Strategic Public Affairs
- Poll commissioned by WDIV-TV and The Detroit News