Democrat Jocelyn Benson elected Michigan governor
According to FOX 2 Detroit, Jocelyn Benson has been elected the next governor of Michigan.
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Michigan governor Race 2026: Live Results and Updates
Voters in Michigan are choosing a governor in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page carries the reports on this race as they come in.
Seat count so far
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Counts appear here as top news sources report them
Latest updates
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor's race, extending Democratic control
Jocelyn Benson has won the Michigan governor's race, extending Democratic control of the office. The item is reported by AOL.com.
Source:AOL.com ↗Democrat Jocelyn Benson projected to win Michigan governor's race
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to defeat Republican Rep. John James in the Michigan governor's race, according to Decision Desk HQ. Early counting showed Benson leading by 11 percentage points with 31 percent of the vote reported.
Michigan ballot Proposition 2 passes, Proposition 1 fails
FOX 2 Detroit reports, citing AP calls, that Michigan Proposition 2 has passed and Proposition 1 has failed.
Source:FOX 2 Detroit ↗Polls close in Michigan and results start coming in
Polls have closed in Michigan and early results have started to come in for the US midterm elections, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
Source:FOX 2 Detroit ↗Ballot shortages reported at several Dearborn, Michigan polling stations
Al Jazeera reports ballot shortages at several Dearborn polling stations in Michigan. The reports have raised concerns over voter access.
Source:Al Jazeera ↗
Frequently asked questions
When will the Michigan governor race result be known?
Some races are called on election night. Close contests, mail ballots and recounts can delay a call by days.
What is at stake in the Michigan governor race?
Voters in Michigan are choosing a governor. Thirty-six states are electing governors in 2026.