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- U.S. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) will debate Rep. John James (R-Mich.) Tuesday night.
- The debate is the first gubernatorial forum of the 2026 general election.
- Cook Political Report rates the race as leaning toward Benson.
- Decision Desk HQ gives Benson a 75% chance of victory and James 25%.
- Nexstar’s WOOD-TV will host the forum at 7 p.m. EDT, streaming live on its website.