Jocelyn Benson D

Governor-elect, Michigan. 77 tracked projects are located in Michigan, which this official represents.

Takes office in January 2027. Won a 2026 race that AP has called. Results stay unofficial until the state certifies them.

"As Governor, I will put a moratorium on data centers. No data centers will be built in Michigan unless there are rules in place that make them negotiate with communities in the open, ban them from getting tax breaks and using up our water, and require them to pay for their power."

Source: Benson campaign data centers page, date not shown on source

Sourced jobs at sites they represent

Site	Construction jobs	Permanent
Stargate Michigan (Saline Township)	more than 2,500	more than 450
Stargate The Barn Campus		more than 450
Project Flex		up to 210
Lyon Township Data Center		up to 210
Project Cherry Blossom		more than 100
Gibraltar Data Center (former McLouth Steel site)		60 to 100
Project Cannoli		at least 51

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