D +6.0 across 6 nonpartisan polls of this matchup
Latest poll per pollster from the last 180 days, equal weight, current top-two matchup only. Not a forecast — state polls are sparse and carry wider error than national averages.
2026 · GovernorThe Baseline average
Jocelyn Benson vs. John James
Michigan · General election, November 3, 2026
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Recent nonpartisan polls
| Pollster | Field date | Sample | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPIC-MRA ↗ | Aug 28, 2026 | 600 likely voters | Jocelyn Benson 45% · John James 41% |
| Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research/YouGov ↗ | Aug 20, 2026 | 779 likely voters | Jocelyn Benson 52% · John James 43% |
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates/Impact Research ↗ | Aug 11, 2026 | 877 likely voters | Jocelyn Benson 49% · John James 44% |
| Beacon Research/Shaw & Co. Research ↗ | Aug 10, 2026 | 1,006 registered voters | Jocelyn Benson 52% · John James 47% |
| Mitchell Research & Communications ↗ | Jul 29, 2026 | 672 likely voters | Jocelyn Benson 46% · John James 44% |
| Glengariff Group, Inc. ↗ | Jul 24, 2026 | 600 likely voters | Jocelyn Benson 47.7% · Perry Johnson 37.4% |
| TIPP Insights ↗ | May 23, 2026 | 1,163 likely voters | Jocelyn Benson 49% · John James 38% |
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