John James
MIWhat the Signal reads
Likely D
James is the Republican nominee for an open seat the Signal rates Likely D. The market has James at 6.8¢ against Benson's 93.4¢, down 6.2¢ 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
James · Republican contract
6.8¢
▼ 6.2¢since July 31
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on John James by name.
398,334 traded · 242,852 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
James v Benson
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.