Michigan governor polls
Reported survey matchups, with the original sources and methodological details. Names tested in a survey are not a certified candidate list.
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Dots show reported support. Lines connect surveys over time—not an average or forecast. Pollsters can differ. Missing values and multiple surveys ending on the same date break the lines.
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No average, trend estimate, or win probability. Different matchups and populations are not combined. Dates mark the last day people were surveyed. The vertical scale always starts at zero; use “Full 0–100% scale” to compare charts on the same scale. The number of people surveyed is the survey sample size, not the number supporting a candidate. Select “Survey source” to inspect every report, including overlapping dots.
Latest surveys · selected matchup
| Survey & field dates | Reported support | Sample & disclosures |
|---|---|---|
| EPIC-MRA ↗ Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026 2026 Michigan | Jocelyn Benson: 45% John James: 41% | Likely voters · 600 people surveyed Survey detailsReported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed Method: Not supplied in this feed Sponsors: Not supplied in this feed Partisan label: Not supplied Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider Added by provider: Aug 29, 2026 Provider ID: gov202epid5412b4c |
| Michigan State University Institute for Public Policy and Social Research/YouGov ↗ Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 20, 2026 2026 Michigan | Jocelyn Benson: 52% John James: 43% | Likely voters · 779 people surveyed Survey detailsReported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed Method: Not supplied in this feed Sponsors: Not supplied in this feed Partisan label: Not supplied Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider Added by provider: Sep 1, 2026 Provider ID: gov202mic5eb03b97 |
| Fabrizio, Lee & Associates/Impact Research ↗ Aug 9, 2026 – Aug 11, 2026 2026 Michigan | Jocelyn Benson: 49% John James: 44% | Likely voters · 877 people surveyed Survey detailsReported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed Method: Not supplied in this feed Sponsors: AARP Partisan label: Not supplied Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider Added by provider: Aug 20, 2026 Provider ID: gov202fabf0985b10 |
| Mitchell Research & Communications ↗ Jul 28, 2026 – Jul 29, 2026 2026 Michigan | Jocelyn Benson: 46% John James: 44% | Likely voters · 672 people surveyed Survey detailsReported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed Method: Not supplied in this feed Sponsors: Not supplied in this feed Partisan label: Not supplied Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider Added by provider: Aug 3, 2026 Provider ID: gov202mitb973b6eb |
| Glengariff Group, Inc. ↗ Jul 22, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 2026 Michigan | Jocelyn Benson: 43.7% John James: 38.7% | Likely voters · 600 people surveyed Survey detailsReported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed Method: Not supplied in this feed Sponsors: Michigan Education Association, Business Leaders for Michigan Partisan label: Not supplied Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider Added by provider: Jul 28, 2026 Provider ID: gov202gleb47f8847 |
| TIPP Insights ↗ May 20, 2026 – May 23, 2026 2026 Michigan | Jocelyn Benson: 49% John James: 38% | Likely voters · 1,163 people surveyed Survey detailsReported margin of error: Not supplied in this feed Method: Not supplied in this feed Sponsors: League of American Workers Partisan label: Not supplied Internal poll: Not marked internal by provider Added by provider: Jun 1, 2026 Provider ID: gov202tipfd37dfae |
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- Senate: 9/11/2026, 6:17:18 AM UTC · 268 survey records
- House: 9/11/2026, 6:17:18 AM UTC · 74 survey records
- Governor: 9/11/2026, 6:17:18 AM UTC · 217 survey records
- National preference: 9/11/2026, 6:17:18 AM UTC · 303 survey records
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Candidate and election information
This page has polling observations, not a verified governor candidate roster or imported historical governor results. Use the state election authority for the final ballot, election dates, and official results.
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