What to know:
- Republican nominee John James and Democratic nominee Jocelyn Benson will face off in the 2026 Michigan governor’s race.
- The debate is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
- WDIV-Local 4 anchor and Flashpoint host Jason Colthorp will moderate.
On Thursday, Republican candidate John James and Democratic candidate Jocelyn Benson will face off in a gubernatorial debate hosted by WDIV.
“Decision 2026: Michigan Gubernatorial Debate” will air live from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from the Local 4 studios in downtown Detroit.
Benson, Michigan’s secretary of state and the Democratic nominee, will face James, the Republican nominee and a U.S. representative from Michigan’s 10th Congressional District…