2026 Michigan Governor Election

It's an open race for Michigan governor in 2026 as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited. The primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 and the general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

One-on-one with Michigan gubernatorial candidates

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson talks with 7 News Detroit after announcing gubernatorial run

One-on-one with former Michigan AG Mike Cox on his gubernatorial run

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Interview: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan talks about running for Michigan Governor

One-on-one with Republican Anthony Hudson, who is running for Michigan governor

One-on-one with Republican gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson

FULL INTERVIEW: Republican candidate for Governor Tom Leonard

FULL INTERVIEW: Aric Nesbitt talks about running for Governor

One-on-one with Republican gubernatorial candidate Ralph Rebandt

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talks about gubernatorial run

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Jocelyn Benson speaks with 7 News Detroit about Michigan gubernatorial run

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Mike Duggan talks about his independent run for Michigan governor

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