LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Democrat Jocelyn Benson led Republican John James in Michigan’s governor’s race early Wednesday, Nov. 4.

As of 12:40 a.m., Associated Press results showed Benson ahead, 52.5% to 45.8%.

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The race will determine whether Democrats retain the governor’s office or Republicans reclaim it after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s two terms.

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