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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Michigan General Election

Candidates for Governor, Michigan

Jocelyn Michelle Benson - D

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John James - R

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

Health & Medical

Health & Medical Reform

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE)

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Foreign Policy

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Bipartisanship

Education & Schools

Teacher Pay

Public Schools K-12

Vocational and Technical Education

Rural Education

Education Funding

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Women's Issues

Gun & Property Rights

Mental Health Mass Shootings

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

Veterans' Health and Medical Care

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)