US midterm elections · 2026
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Governor

Flag of MichiganGovernor · Most votes wins

Michigan

Not reported
Illustration of Jocelyn Benson

Jocelyn Benson

Dem–
Illustration of John James

John James

Rep–

Donna Brandenburg

Other–

Douglas Campbell

Green–

Anthony Hudson

Lib–
  • Jocelyn BensonDemNo votes reported yet
  • John JamesRepNo votes reported yet
  • Donna BrandenburgOtherNo votes reported yet
  • Douglas CampbellGreenNo votes reported yet
  • Anthony HudsonLibNo votes reported yet
Not reported. Numbers and bars stay grey until official returns.

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About this race

Office
Governor
Level
Statewide
How it is decided
Most votes wins
Ballot
Party labels on the ballot
Candidates known from
Published candidate lists
Results
Not reported

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Questions and answers

Who is running for Governor?

Jocelyn Benson (Democratic), John James (Republican), Donna Brandenburg (Other party), Douglas Campbell (Green), Anthony Hudson (Libertarian), according to the candidate lists credited on this page.

How is the winner decided?

Most votes wins.

When is the election?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls close at different times in each state; results appear here as each election office publishes its official returns.

When will results be available?

On election night, as each county and state election office publishes its returns. Until a race reports, it shows as not reported, never as zero; results stay unofficial until they are certified.