Watch live: Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Benson, James go head-to-head in debate

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off Tuesday night in the first gubernatorial debate of the general election. They are competing to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), with Election Day weeks away. The Cook Political Report rates the race as competitive.