Recent petition signature challenges filed in early May have intensified competition in the Michigan Republican primary for governor, with mutual accusations of invalid signatures between Perry Johnson and John James threatening ballot access for both ahead of the August 4 vote. These disputes, echoing prior election-year controversies, combine with Johnson's heavy advertising outlays and an earlier lawsuit over James's campaign branding to sustain a tight contest. Trader pricing near even odds between the two frontrunners reflects uncertainty over how ballot rulings, shifting voter surveys, and potential endorsements might separate the field before primary day.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedPerry Johnson 45%
John James 42%
Mike Cox 10.0%
Joyce Gipson 5.3%
$34,744 Vol.
$34,744 Vol.
Aug 4, 2026
Perry Johnson
45%
John James
42%
Mike Cox
10%
Joyce Gipson
5%
Aric Nesbitt
5%
Anthony Hudson
4%
Karla Wagner
<1%
Ralph Rebandt
<1%
Tom Leonard
<1%
William Null
<1%
Evan Space
<1%
Perry Johnson 45%
John James 42%
Mike Cox 10.0%
Joyce Gipson 5.3%
$34,744 Vol.
$34,744 Vol.
Aug 4, 2026
Perry Johnson
$11,760 Vol.
45%
John James
$10,962 Vol.
42%
Mike Cox
$3,715 Vol.
10%
Joyce Gipson
$739 Vol.
5%
Aric Nesbitt
$1,619 Vol.
5%
Anthony Hudson
$1,067 Vol.
4%
Karla Wagner
$786 Vol.
<1%
Ralph Rebandt
$965 Vol.
<1%
Tom Leonard
$1,377 Vol.
<1%
William Null
$862 Vol.
<1%
Evan Space
$893 Vol.
<1%
This market will resolve according to the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan, scheduled to take place on August 4, 2026. Resolution will be based on the overall winner of the primary, including any potential second round or run-off.
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.Recent petition signature challenges filed in early May have intensified competition in the Michigan Republican primary for governor, with mutual accusations of invalid signatures between Perry Johnson and John James threatening ballot access for both ahead of the August 4 vote. These disputes, echoing prior election-year controversies, combine with Johnson's heavy advertising outlays and an earlier lawsuit over James's campaign branding to sustain a tight contest. Trader pricing near even odds between the two frontrunners reflects uncertainty over how ballot rulings, shifting voter surveys, and potential endorsements might separate the field before primary day.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan, scheduled to take place on August 4, 2026. Resolution will be based on the overall winner of the primary, including any potential second round or run-off.
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.
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
Volume
$34,744End Date
Aug 4, 2026Market Opened
Dec 10, 2025, 4:20 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan, scheduled to take place on August 4, 2026. Resolution will be based on the overall winner of the primary, including any potential second round or run-off.
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.Recent petition signature challenges filed in early May have intensified competition in the Michigan Republican primary for governor, with mutual accusations of invalid signatures between Perry Johnson and John James threatening ballot access for both ahead of the August 4 vote. These disputes, echoing prior election-year controversies, combine with Johnson's heavy advertising outlays and an earlier lawsuit over James's campaign branding to sustain a tight contest. Trader pricing near even odds between the two frontrunners reflects uncertainty over how ballot rulings, shifting voter surveys, and potential endorsements might separate the field before primary day.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor of Michigan, scheduled to take place on August 4, 2026. Resolution will be based on the overall winner of the primary, including any potential second round or run-off.
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.
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.
Volume
$34,744End Date
Aug 4, 2026Market Opened
Dec 10, 2025, 4:20 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...Recent petition signature challenges filed in early May have intensified competition in the Michigan Republican primary for governor, with mutual accusations of invalid signatures between Perry Johnson and John James threatening ballot access for both ahead of the August 4 vote. These disputes, echoing prior election-year controversies, combine with Johnson's heavy advertising outlays and an earlier lawsuit over James's campaign branding to sustain a tight contest. Trader pricing near even odds between the two frontrunners reflects uncertainty over how ballot rulings, shifting voter surveys, and potential endorsements might separate the field before primary day.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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