Michigan Governor

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Last updated: Mar 11, 2026 04:40 AM

Poll Leader

James +3.5

3 candidates polled

Total Money in Race

Combined fundraising

Outside Spending

Independent expenditures

📊 Prediction Market — Kalshi

D+42 Volume: $62K

Source: Kalshi

DEM 57¢

14¢ GOP

Candidate Comparison

Candidate

RCP Avg

Raised

COH

Sm $

Burn

IE For

IE Agst

James (R)

36.0%

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Benson (D)

32.5%

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Duggan (D)

20.5%

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📜 Historical Context — Michigan

Partisan Lean R+2

↘ Trending R+6

MI has a partisan lean of R+2. The state has shifted toward Republicans by 6 points in recent elections. Democrats won 4 of the last 4 Senate races here (avg margin D+11).

Presidential Results

2020 D+2.8

2016 R+0.2

2012 D+9.5

2008 D+16.4

2004 D+3.4

Senate Results

2020 D+1.7

2018 D+6.5

2014 D+13.3

2012 D+20.8

Michigan Governor

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