Democrat · MI
Jocelyn Benson
As of October 5, 2026, prediction markets give Jocelyn Benson (Democrat) a 94% chance of winning the 2026 Michigan governor race (Kalshi 93%, Polymarket 94%).
Odds in every market
| Market | Chance | Kalshi | Polymarket | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Michigan governor race | 94% | 93% | 94% | — |
Chance = this candidate's share of each market's prices, averaged across the exchanges that list it.
Polls
In the 2026 Michigan governor race, the Parlay polling average has Jocelyn Benson at 50% against John James at 41%, from 11 polls (newest ended 2026-09-28).
Social buzz
87K interactions with posts about Jocelyn Benson in the last 24 hours from 114 people; 54% of posts read as positive, down 40% on last week.
- Opinion: Freep endorsement in governor race: Jocelyn Benson vs. John James Detroit Free Press · tweet
- Jocelyn Benson is a boring establishment friendly candidate but she dominates in polling. David Crowley is a boring establishment friendly candidate and he only has a small lead in polling. What is the discrepancy betwee Shawn Fain for President 2028 / General Strike '28 · tweet
- Jocelyn Benson’s priorities are out of line. Michiganders deserve a governor who will fight for them, not enrich themselves. Jocelyn Benson has questions to answer. I’m going to keep asking them. 👀 John James · tweet
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