John James

John James is trailing Benson by 8.4 points. Crosstab's forecast gives James a 8% chance to win.

Everyday Costs

Bring down the cost of housing, energy, groceries and car insurance for working families.

“A plan to bring down the cost of housing, energy, groceries and car insurance for working families.” Source

Education

Prioritize reading, math and skilled trades, with parents in charge of children's education.

“Reading, math and skilled trades first — with parents in charge of their children's education.” Source

Public Safety

Support police, prosecute violent crime and secure every neighborhood statewide.

“Back the blue, prosecute violent crime and secure every neighborhood from Detroit to the U.P.” Source

Government Transparency

Enforce term limits, increase transparency and end backroom deals with tax dollars.

“Transparency, term limits enforcement and an end to backroom deals with your tax dollars.” Source

Gas Tax

Calls for Lansing to suspend the gas tax to give Michigan families relief.

“Democrats in Lansing can suspend the gas tax today and they are choosing not to.” Source

In the candidate's own words, from their campaign site; every quote checked word for word.

Is John James leading in the polls?

John James is trailing Benson by 8.4 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Michigan Governor race, at 43.0% (updated Nov 11, 2026).

What are John James's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives John James a 8% chance of winning the Michigan Governor race.

What party is John James?

John James is a Republican, U.S. Representative, MI-10, since 2023.