Michigan is holding primary elections to determine the candidates who will compete to succeed term-limited Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On the Democratic side, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is widely expected to secure the nomination, as she faces only one challenger in the primary contest.

The Republican primary presents a more crowded field, with three candidates actively campaigning for the party's nomination to represent the GOP in the general election. Among those mentioned in the primary landscape is Representative John James, who is part of the group jockeying for the Republican spot on the ballot.

While the primary process is underway, the focus remains on which candidates will emerge from these internal party contests to face off in the general election. The results of Tuesday's primary will finalize the ballot for the gubernatorial race, setting the stage for the next phase of the campaign. As of now, the Democratic path appears relatively straightforward with Benson’s expected advancement, whereas the Republican nomination remains a more contested internal battle.