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Jocelyn Benson Wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Governor

Jocelyn Benson won the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 4, 2026, with 84.7% of the vote against Chris Swanson. She will face the Republican primary winner in the November general election, aiming to break a long-standing trend of Democratic candidates failing to succeed outgoing Democratic governors in Michigan.

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Jocelyn Benson won the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 4, 2026, with 84.7% of the vote against Chris Swanson. She will face the Republican primary winner in the November general election, aiming to break a long-standing trend of Democratic candidates failing to succeed outgoing Democratic governors in Michigan.

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Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic primary to replace Whitmer

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Jocelyn Benson Wins Michigan Democratic Primary for Governor