Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed won their respective races in Michigan, while political polling tracked the advantage of Harris over Trump.
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What happened
Jocelyn Benson and Abdul El-Sayed won their respective races in Michigan, while political polling tracked the advantage of Harris over Trump.
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The entities involved
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Michigan
state of the United States of America
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Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State of Michigan and academic
- Polls released on August 31, 2026, show Jocelyn Benson has a four-percentage point lead, Abdul El-Sayed is favored in his race, and Donald Trump's approval rating is 30%.
- Democrats and political figures are analyzing economic issues and seeking to reverse Donald Trump's signature actions, including tariffs and spending cuts.
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Abdul El-Sayed
American public health professor
Related events
- The candidates for the U.S. Senate seat and the governorship of Michigan, including Abdul El-Sayed, Haley Stevens, Chris Swanson, and John James, were defeated by Jocelyn Benson on January 1, 2026.
- The Michigan political landscape is active, with Jocelyn Benson and John James running for governor, while Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers compete in the Senate race.
- Abdul El-Sayed won the Senate race in Michigan, and David Crowley won the primary for Wisconsin governor.
- Multiple election results confirm Jocelyn Benson as Michigan governor, Jon Ossoff's re-election, and other state outcomes across the US.
- A roundup of political statuses: Dana Nessel is a Democratic member of state delegation, Benson is a gubernatorial candidate, and El-Sayed is a U.S. Senate hopeful.