For the first time in eight years, Michigan will have a new governor as Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited - and four candidates are vying to win the primary election with a shot at November. RELATED: Michigan primary election guide: Everything you need to knowSecretary of State Jocelyn BensonThe former dean of the Wayne State Law School, Benson is coming off back-to-back terms in Lansing. RELATED: Michigan primary: Early voting, absentee ballots are upGenesee County Sheriff Chris SwansonThis is the first time Swanson is running for statewide political office. When is Michigan’s primary election? Big picture view:Michigan’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4.