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Several individuals are candidates in Michigan, including Mike Cox, Jocelyn Benson, John James, Chris Swanson, and Perry Johnson.

21 reports, 8 independent Updated Aug 5
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Several individuals are candidates in Michigan, including Mike Cox, Jocelyn Benson, John James, Chris Swanson, and Perry Johnson.

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MichiganJocelyn BensonMike Cox

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  1. Discussions are underway regarding the various candidates in Michigan, including Jocelyn Benson. Doug Lloyd is also active as a Republican AG candidate in the state.Sub-event
  2. The gubernatorial race in Michigan has begun, with John James and Jocelyn Benson officially running for office.Sub-event
  3. 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.Sub-event
  4. Perry Johnson has been identified as a candidate from Bloomfield Hills.Sub-event
  5. Jocelyn Benson's office received a complaint against Flint councilman Leon El-Alamin, who is running for office in Michigan.Sub-event
  6. Benson leads the race while DeVos challenges Granholm and Trump backs James.1 source
  7. A collection of facts about multiple candidates in the Michigan political landscape.1 source

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