Jocelyn Benson defeats Chris Swanson for Democratic nomination in the race for Governor

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1. The Hill

   Live results: Democrats, Republicans compete to replace Whitmer in Michigan gubernatorial primaries ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is on track to secure the Democratic nod to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), while three Republicans jockey for the GOP nomination. Benson is expected to easily advance from a Tuesday primary where she faces one challenger.

2. WZZM Grand Rapids

   Michigan Governor Primary Election Live Results: Jocelyn Benson vs Chris Swanson ↗ (opens WZZM Grand Rapids)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Track results from the Michigan gubernatorial race in real time using this interactive map.

3. Bridge Michigan

   Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary ↗ (opens Bridge Michigan)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Jocelyn Benson won Michigan's Democratic gubernatorial primary and will advance to the general election.

4. Fox2 Detroit

   Jocelyn Benson defeats Chris Swanson for Democratic nomination in the race for Governor ↗ (opens Fox2 Detroit)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been elected as the Democratic candidate for state governor, set to face the GOP nominee in the 2026 midterm election. Benson would defeat Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson to be the Dem nominee to possibly replace Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitme…

5. Michigan Advance

   Benson handily wins Democratic gubernatorial primary over Swanson ↗ (opens Michigan Advance)

   Published Aug 4, 2026

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   Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has easily won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. The unofficial result of the race was called by the Associated Press at 9 p.m.

6. WTOL Toledo

   Who did Democrats pick to be their candidate for Michigan governor in November? ↗ (opens WTOL Toledo)

   Published Aug 5, 2026

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   Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson are vying for a spot to face a Republican challenger in Michigan's November election.

7. Michigan Advance

   Benson snags Whitmer endorsement at post-primary event, positioning herself as a party unifier ↗ (opens Michigan Advance)

   Published Aug 5, 2026

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   The day after Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson took home a resounding primary victory in her bid to be Michigan’s next governor, the woman who she hopes to succeed, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, came out to endorse her at a campaign event in Lansing.

8. WZMQ Marquette

   Inside the room as Jocelyn Benson secured the Democratic nomination for governor ↗ (opens WZMQ Marquette)

   Published Aug 5, 2026

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   WZMQ attended Benson's primary campaign event. Supporters described why they're backing Jocelyn Benson on primary night, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer added her endorsement the morning after, while general election opponent John James laid out a starkly different case in his own victory speech, pointing…

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