Overview
- The Schoen Cooperman Research survey of 600 likely 2026 voters shows Jocelyn Benson at 30%, John James at 29%, and Mike Duggan at 26%, with a 4-point margin of error.
- The poll, conducted for Duggan’s campaign and reported by Politico, also finds the Detroit mayor with the highest net favorability at plus 27.
- Recent coverage frames the findings as a shift from earlier double-digit deficits for Duggan, signaling improved competitiveness for the independent candidate.
- Duggan is pitching an anti-partisan message, saying voters are angry at both parties and criticizing Democrats’ approach as “entirely negative” on Republicans.
- Benson’s campaign counters with internal data claiming Duggan trails her or James by more than 15 points, asserting she remains ahead.