In what has already become a headline-grabbing contest, Republicans from Detroit to Washington, D.C., are quietly celebrating a newly released survey showing Rep. John James pulling ahead in the three-way race to succeed term-limited Gretchen Whitmer as Michigan governor in 2026.
According to the latest poll from EPIC-MRA, James — a rising conservative star in the U.S. House — picked up 34% of the vote, narrowly edging out Democrat front-runner Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s secretary of State, at 33%.
The independent bid by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan checks in at 20%.
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