James and Benson Make Final Appeals for Michigan Governor
Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson launch final campaign pushes ahead of Tuesday's election for Governor of Michigan.
Republican Congressman John James and Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are making final appeals to voters ahead of Tuesday's election for Governor of Michigan. James is campaigning on a platform of leadership change, leveraging his background as a combat veteran and business leader to argue that the state requires a turnaround in education, the economy, and infrastructure. He has specifically criticized the current administration for high costs regarding auto insurance, gas, and electricity.
Benson is focusing on an affordability agenda that includes expanding affordable housing, increasing pay for teachers, and lowering the costs of prescription drugs and healthcare. She points to her tenure managing the Secretary of State's office as evidence of her ability to run the state government efficiently.
The race includes other candidates, including Libertarian Anthony Hudson, Green Party candidate Douglas Campbell, and US Taxpayers candidate Donna Bradenburg. If elected, James would become the first Black governor of Michigan, while Benson would be the first woman to succeed another woman in the office.
