Create account

Coverage dated November 3, 2026 to November 4, 2026

Jocelyn Benson named winner for Michigan Governor race

Headline from WDIO Duluth

Democrat Jocelyn Benson will serve as the next governor of Michigan. They beat out Republican John James for the job, and will become the 50th governor of the Great Lakes State. Benson is currently finishing her second term as Michigan Secretary of State. James currently serves as U.S.

WDIO Duluth's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Earlier updates in this story

Read the reports

Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

  1. WZMQ Marquette

    Benson Casts Ballot in Detroit as Voters Choose Next Michigan Governor (opens WZMQ Marquette)

    Published

    WZMQ Marquette's feed description

    Tuesday morning, Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson cast her ballot at Louis Pasteur Elementary School in Detroit.

  2. Bridge Michigan

    Michigan governor’s race election results: Jocelyn Benson vs. John James (opens Bridge Michigan)

    Published

    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    Michigan will elect a new governor: Democrat Jocelyn Benson or Republican John James.

  3. The Hill

    Democrat Benson wins race to succeed Whitmer in Michigan (opens The Hill)

    Published

    The Hill's feed description

    Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) is projected to defeat Republican Rep. John James in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Benson was leading by 11 percentage points — 55 percent to 44 percent — with 31 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 10:45 p…

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Democrat Benson wins Michigan governor’s race (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Democrat Jocelyn Benson is projected to win Michigan’s gubernatorial race, defeating Republican John James.

  5. WLNS Lansing

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson projected to defeat John James in Michigan governor's race (opens WLNS Lansing)

    Published

    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to win the Michigan governor race, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. John James.

  6. MLive

    Benson maintains lead in Michigan governor’s race that hasn’t yet been called (opens MLive)

    Published

    MLive's feed description

    Michigan’s top-of-the-ticket race had not yet been called four hours after the majority of the state’s polling places closed on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

  7. MLive

    John James remains hopeful as Benson leads Michigan governor’s race (opens MLive)

    Published

    MLive's feed description

    John James drew loud cheers at a Detroit election night watch party despite trailing Jocelyn Benson, as Republican supporters remained hopeful while awaiting results.

  8. WOOD TV8

    Jocelyn Benson declares victory in race for Michigan governor (opens WOOD TV8)

    Published

    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson is projected to be elected the next governor of Michigan.

  9. Fox2 Detroit

    Jocelyn Benson wins election for Michigan governor, beating John James (opens Fox2 Detroit)

    Published

    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be Michigan’s next governor after winning the race for Lansing in the 2026 Midterm Election, according to FOX News. Benson defeated Republican Rep. John James, who represented Michigan’s 9th District.

  10. MLive

    Jocelyn Benson declares victory in Michigan governor’s race (opens MLive)

    Published

    MLive's feed description

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson has won Michigan’s open seat for governor in a decisive victory, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. John James.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson wins election for governor in Michigan (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson wins election for governor in Michigan

  12. Washington Examiner

    Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan gubernatorial race, continuing historic Democratic streak (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson won the Michigan gubernatorial race with 53.8% of the vote against John James’s 44.5%, fending off the latest Republican attempt to retake the statewide office. Benson’s victory marks the third consecutive Democratic victory in Michigan’s gubernatorial elections, with term-li…

  13. WDIO Duluth

    Jocelyn Benson named winner for Michigan Governor race (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson will serve as the next governor of Michigan. They beat out Republican John James for the job, and will become the 50th governor of the Great Lakes State. Benson is currently finishing her second term as Michigan Secretary of State. James currently serves as U.S.

  14. Chalk Beat

    Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s next governor. Here’s what education will look like in her administration. (opens Chalk Beat)

    Published

    Chalk Beat's feed description

    Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, shown here at a rally earlier Oct. 24, wins the Michigan governor's race.

  15. Fox2 Detroit

    Governor-elect Jocelyn Benson: Today we get to work (opens Fox2 Detroit)

    Published

    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Michigan's next governor Jocelyn Benson spoke about hitting the ground running with a transition period focused on providing inflation relief. Just hours after defeating Republican challenger John James with 54.5 percent of the vote, she and Lt.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Jocelyn Benson named winner for Michigan Governor race | Since Then