Perry Johnson's recent surge in late March polls, including a 17% showing against John James' 18% in an 1892 Polling survey of likely Republican primary voters, alongside victories in GOP straw polls and a heavy self-funded TV ad blitz criticizing James for dodging debates, has propelled him to trader consensus favorite at 46% implied probability for the 2026 Michigan Republican gubernatorial nomination. James holds at 36.5% on established congressional name recognition and past statewide runs, but faces erosion amid the crowded field with Aric Nesbitt at 9.3%. The tight race persists due to undecided voters, absence of major endorsements like a potential Trump nod, and no dominant turnout edge; separation could emerge from upcoming filing deadlines, head-to-head debates, or fresh polling in key swing areas like Macomb County ahead of the August primary.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedPerry Johnson 47%
John James 37%
Anthony Hudson 3.3%
Joyce Gipson 2.7%
$21,194 Vol.
$21,194 Vol.
Perry Johnson
47%
John James
37%
Anthony Hudson
3%
Joyce Gipson
3%
Tom Leonard
2%
Mike Cox
2%
Ralph Rebandt
2%
William Null
2%
Karla Wagner
1%
Evan Space
1%
Aric Nesbitt
8%
Perry Johnson 47%
John James 37%
Anthony Hudson 3.3%
Joyce Gipson 2.7%
$21,194 Vol.
$21,194 Vol.
Perry Johnson
47%
John James
37%
Anthony Hudson
3%
Joyce Gipson
3%
Tom Leonard
2%
Mike Cox
2%
Ralph Rebandt
2%
William Null
2%
Karla Wagner
1%
Evan Space
1%
Aric Nesbitt
8%
If no 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Republican Primary takes place, this market will resolve to “Other.”
The resolution source for this market will be the first official announcement of the results from the Michigan Republican Party; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may suffice.
Market Opened: Dec 10, 2025, 4:20 PM ET
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...If no 2026 Michigan Gubernatorial Republican Primary takes place, this market will resolve to “Other.”
The resolution source for this market will be the first official announcement of the results from the Michigan Republican Party; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may suffice.
Resolver
0x2F5e3684c...Perry Johnson's recent surge in late March polls, including a 17% showing against John James' 18% in an 1892 Polling survey of likely Republican primary voters, alongside victories in GOP straw polls and a heavy self-funded TV ad blitz criticizing James for dodging debates, has propelled him to trader consensus favorite at 46% implied probability for the 2026 Michigan Republican gubernatorial nomination. James holds at 36.5% on established congressional name recognition and past statewide runs, but faces erosion amid the crowded field with Aric Nesbitt at 9.3%. The tight race persists due to undecided voters, absence of major endorsements like a potential Trump nod, and no dominant turnout edge; separation could emerge from upcoming filing deadlines, head-to-head debates, or fresh polling in key swing areas like Macomb County ahead of the August primary.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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