Who won the Michigan Governor election 2026?
Jocelyn Benson (Democratic) won the 2026 Michigan Governor election with 54.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Benson ✓ Winner | Democratic | 2,600,636 | 54.5% |
| John James | Republican | 2,087,265 | 43.8% |
| Anthony Hudson | Libertarian | 44,317 | 0.9% |
| Donna Brandenburg | UST | 20,052 | 0.4% |
| Douglas Campbell | Green | 17,536 | 0.4% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM ET, with about 98% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Michigan state election office.