Benson and James compete for Michigan governor in 2024
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 03:32 · Archive
Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James are competing to succeed term-limited Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Democrat Jocelyn Benson, the current Secretary of State, and Republican John James, a congressman from southeast Michigan, are running to succeed Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who has reached her term limit after eight years in office. The election will determine Michigan's state policies for the next four years.
The two candidates faced off in a gubernatorial debate in Detroit, where healthcare and rising costs dominated discussion. Benson's campaign focuses on three themes: costs down, wages up, and ending corruption. James, who was born and raised in Detroit and is a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran who flew Apache helicopters, emphasised his business experience in the automotive logistics industry.
Both candidates addressed concerns from Michigan voters about healthcare coverage and everyday expenses. When asked about lowering costs, both backed suspending the federal gas tax. Benson said the campaign needed to 'look at all options reducing costs for the people of Michigan, including suspending the federal gas tax', while James said he would 'sign it immediately'. Voters will decide on 3 November.
How it is being reported
- James, Benson hold final debate in high-stakes governor’s raceThe second debate between the candidates touched on many of the same areas as the first — cost of living, Michigan’s economy and responses to the policies of President Trump.9And10News · 16 Oct, 03:48
- Benson and James face off in Detroit in governor’s raceDemocrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James faced off in a gubernatorial debate in Detroit.WILX · 16 Oct, 02:53
- Meet the candidates running to be Michigan’s next governorDemocrat Jocelyn Benson, current Secretary of State is up against Republican John James, a congressman from southeast Michigan.9And10News · 15 Oct, 18:38
In this story: Jocelyn Benson · John James · Gretchen Whitmer · Michigan · Detroit
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