New gubernatorial poll shows Benson in control of Democratic base, Duggan pulling from both parties

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 420

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A poll released on Monday by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State University shows no clear frontrunner in Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial race in a hypothetical general election scenario between Democrat Jocelyn Benson, Republican John James and Independent Mike Duggan, with a plurality of voters still undecided.

However, of the respondents who did express support for any of those three candidates, Benson held a lead with 30% of the support, …

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