Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James won their respective primaries Tuesday night. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a gubernatorial candidate, addresses delegates during the Michigan Democratic Party State Endorsement Convention, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James are set to face each other in November’s general election to become Michigan’s next governor, with both winning their respective primaries Tuesday night. As of 9:30 p.m. EST, James led with 51% of the vote compared to Johnson’s 36%. Michigan gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. John James (R-MI) says President Donald Trump won three times in Michigan.Trump lost in Michigan to Joe Biden in 2020.Follow @heartlandsignal.bsky.social for more.