Jocelyn Benson
MIWhat the Signal reads
Likely D
Benson is the Democratic nominee for an open seat the Signal rates Likely D. The market has Benson at 93.4¢ against James's 6.8¢, up 9.4¢ since July 31. The polling average has Benson ahead by 7.9 points, and Benson leads 1.3 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Benson · Democratic contract
93.4¢
▲ 9.4¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Democrat holds the seat, not on Jocelyn Benson by name.
398,334 traded · 242,852 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Benson v James
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
Michigan GovernorPolling average
D+7.9
Average of 14 pollsters, September 14 to October 9.
Prior result
D+10.6
2022 general election, won by Gretchen Whitmer.
Fundraising
1.3 to 1
Raised, through August 24.