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Democrat Benson wins race to succeed Whitmer in Michigan
Officials are tallying ballots in a race shaped by school funding, tax policy and nearly $41 million in broadcast ad spending, AdImpact reported.
- Democrat Jocelyn Benson defeated Republican John James in the November 3 election to become Michigan’s next governor, winning approximately 52.5% of the vote to James’s 45.8%, according to reported results.
- Benson, Michigan’s current secretary of state, campaigned on lowering costs, improving healthcare affordability and building on her record in state government.
- James, a Republican U.S. representative endorsed by President Donald Trump, focused his campaign on income-tax cuts, economic growth and national security.
- The election determined who would succeed Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who was unable to seek another term because of Michigan’s gubernatorial term limits.
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