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Jocelyn Benson Projected to Win Michigan Governorship

Her projected victory preserves Democratic control of the governor’s office, leaving Democrats to pursue House gains that would deliver unified state government.

Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate John James rallies supporters ahead of Vice President JD Vance's remarks in Howell, Tuesday, Oct. 27. (Remington Hernandez/WWMT)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. Rep.-elect John James (R-MI) delivers remarks in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House of Representatives is meeting to vote for the next Speaker after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to earn more than 218 votes on several ballots; the first time in 100 years that the Speaker was not elected on the first ballot. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (R) shakes hands with Rep.-elect John James (R-MI) in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House of Representatives is meeting to vote for the next Speaker after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to earn more than 218 votes on several ballots; the first time in 100 years that the Speaker was not elected on the first ballot. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. Rep.-elect John James (R-MI) delivers remarks alongside House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (R) in the House Chamber during the third day of elections for Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 05, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House of Representatives is meeting to vote for the next Speaker after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to earn more than 218 votes on several ballots; the first time in 100 years that the Speaker was not elected on the first ballot. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Major U.S. outlets projected Benson the winner in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 4, with unofficial tallies showing roughly 53.6–53.8% for Benson and about 44.5% for John James.
  • Benson declared victory, opened a transition website and began transition planning for a Jan. 1, 2027 inauguration.
  • John James had not immediately conceded overnight as some outlets called the race and others awaited further county counts.
  • The result keeps the governor’s office in Democratic hands while Democrats still hold the state Senate and must net House seats to achieve full control of state government.
  • The campaign centered on affordability, housing and health care; voters cast more than 2.3 million early or absentee ballots, and Michigan’s county-run counting process shaped the pace of results and projections.