Election Results - August 4th PrimaryAugust 4, 2026Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.comMICHIGAN GUBERNATORIALJocelyn Benson wins Democratic nomination for governor in Michigan over Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. Trump-endorsed John James wins the Republican nomination for governor in Michigan over wealthy businessman Perry Johnson. STATE RACES10th Congressional District - Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard wins the Republican nomination. He's the son of Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, and will fill the seat vacated by John James. NON-PARTISAN LOCAL JUDICIAL RACE44th Circuit Court – Non-Incumbent Seat – Candidate Andrea Banfield garnered the most votes at 11,769.