DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – In a move that is raising political eyebrows, especially in Detroit City Hall, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has endorsed Michigan’s Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Michigan governor – instead of her predecessor, Mike Duggan, who is currently the Detroit Mayor and an independent candidate running for governor in the state of Michigan.
On X, Benson gushed over the endorsement:
I’m honored to have the support of Prosecutor Kym Worthy, someone I’ve admired and worked alongside for years.
Prosecutor Worthy has always led with moral courage and integrity. Her belief in our campaign and our shared vision for a Michigan where every community can thrive… pic.twitter.com/RJiC0ULEDN
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) July 10, 2025
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Worthy’s decision to back Benson over Duggan, who served as Wayne County Prosecutor before her, sends a clear signal in what’s shaping up to be an interesting governors race. Duggan, known for his pragmatic leadership style and efforts to rebuild Detroit, now finds himself iced out by someone from his own prosecutorial lineage.
In addition to battling against Duggan in the general election, Benson will be competing first in the Democratic primary against Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and former Mayor of Cape Coral, Florida, Marni Sawicki.
On the Republican side, the candidates running in the gubernatorial primary are U.S. Representative John James, Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt, former Speaker of the Michigan House Tom Leonard, former Michigan AG Mike Cox, Genesee County truck driver Anthony Hudson, and Traverse City entrepreneur and Army National Guard veteran Evan Space.
Benson and James are currently leading the field in their respective party primaries for governor.
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Earlier this week, failed 2022 gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon announced she won’t be throwing her hat into either the gubernatorial or U.S. Senate race in Michigan saying, “I will continue traveling our great state to support Trump policies and the candidates authentically embracing them. President Trump’s drive to save our country and be the voice for working people is remarkable. I want to do my part to ensure his America First policies are cornerstones beyond 2028.”
— Tudor Dixon (@TudorDixon) July 9, 2025
The Michigan gubernatorial primary will be held on August 4, 2026, with the general election taking place on November 3, 2026.
