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Michigan Governor’s Race Locked In | Lansing News
Michigan’s governor’s race is locked in after decisive primaries: Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James are set to face off in November. Benson swept all 83 counties, now tasked with channeling the progressive momentum that carried Abdul El-Sayed. James, who stepped down from Congress to run, faced GOP skepticism despite winning the nomination over businessman Perry Johnson. The race pits two historical forces against each other — Michigan’s tradition of flipping governorships when seats open (favoring Republicans) versus the midterm trend that typically hurts the president’s…
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