Republican · Michigan Governor · 2026
John James
U.S. Representative, MI-10, since 2023
2026 Michigan Governor · Crosstab average
40.8%
John James is trailing Benson by 7.5 points. Crosstab's forecast gives James a 9% chance to win.
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Questions people ask
Is John James leading in the polls?
John James is trailing Benson by 7.5 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Michigan Governor race, at 40.8% (updated Sep 28, 2026).
What are John James's chances of winning?
Crosstab's forecast gives John James a 9% chance of winning the Michigan Governor race.
What party is John James?
John James is a Republican, U.S. Representative, MI-10, since 2023.
Updated Sep 28, 2026 · How Crosstab calculates averages and odds