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.
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What happened
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.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Jocelyn Benson won the Governor race, and Abdul El-Sayed won the U.S. Senator race in Michigan.1 source
The candidates involved in the Michigan races were defeated by Jocelyn Benson on January 1, 2026.1 source
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Several individuals are candidates in Michigan, including Mike Cox, Jocelyn Benson, John James, Chris Swanson, and Perry Johnson.Also in this story
- 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.
- Jocelyn Benson's office received a complaint against Flint councilman Leon El-Alamin, who is running for office in Michigan.
The entities involved
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Chris Swanson
college basketball player (1998–2001) Dartmouth
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John James
American actor born 1965
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Abdul El-Sayed
American public health professor
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Haley Stevens
American politician (born 1983)
Related events
- Jocelyn Benson is running for office in Michigan, facing political attacks from John James, who is campaigning against her.
- 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.
- A candidate for the Michigan Senate race, Abdul El-Sayed, discussed political views on a media platform with Kristen Welker.
- Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was criticized by Vance and accused Republicans of prioritizing wealth.
- Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens contest the Michigan Senate seat while facing attacks regarding ties to the Trump era.