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Governor race · 2026 Michigan

Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research/YouGov poll

Fielded 8/10/2026 – 8/20/2026 · 779 respondents · Likely voters

Result

Share of respondents (remainder shown as undecided / other)
Jocelyn Benson (D)
52%
John James (R)
43%

About this poll

Pollster
Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research/YouGov
Field dates
Monday, August 10, 2026 – Thursday, August 20, 2026
Sample
779 · Likely voters
Sponsors
—
Internal poll
No
Published
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Source
ippsr.msu.edu (opens in a new tab)
Data feed
VoteHub
Last updated

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