Politics● LowNov 4 · Nov 4, 2026, 3:51 AM
Democrat Benson wins race to succeed Whitmer in Michigan
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America
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.m. EST. Benson,…
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