Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list
MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited after serving back-to-back four year stints in Lansing. We are keeping track of candidates who throw their hats in the ring below.
Jocelyn Benson announces bid for Michigan governor
Benson said she's running for governor to "bring real solutions, not political games, conspiracy theories, or inaction" to Lansing.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches run for governor
Jocelyn Benson, 47, of Detroit, said she wants to be known as "the governor who puts transparency and efficiency at the forefront."
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson enters governor's race
Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing a term limit situation and therefore unable to run again for that seat.
Jocelyn Benson enters 2026 governor's race
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat who lives in Detroit, announced Wednesday that she's running for governor. The big picture: Benson is the second local candidate to throw their hat into the 2026 governor's race after Mayor Mike Duggan left the Democratic party to run as an independent.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson talks with 7 News Detroit after announcing gubernatorial run
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sat down with 7 News Detroit anchor Mike Duffy for an interview after announcing that she's running for governor.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
Jocelyn Benson is the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for governor in 2026 after the state voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
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