The opening salvo in what is shaping up to be a heated 2026 gubernatorial general election race occurred Monday with a debate hosted by the United Auto Workers — one that put the likely battle between Democratic gubernatorial frontrunner Jocelyn Benson and former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan,

What started as a union forum in Dearborn turned into a political slugfest yesterday, as Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan swapped pointed jabs over fundraising and ties to organized labor.

Democrat Jocelyn Benson has opened a five-point lead over Republican John James in Michigan's governor's race.

Michigan Secretary of State Joceyln Benson says her campaign for governor is more about her personal aims for the future than anything.

Michigan House Republicans passed a resolution calling on Michigan Secretary of State and Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to release records tied to her past involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Center following a federal indictment against the organization.

Benson said the policies will limit perceived or potential conflicts of interest from her dual roles as a state official and gubernatorial candidate.

Two of the top candidates to be Michigan's next governor repeatedly clashed Monday night at a United Auto Workers forum in Dearborn.

Jocelyn Benson, Mike Duggan and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joined the United Auto Workers for a gubernatorial forum.