United Auto Workers to Host Michigan Gubernatorial Forum in Dearborn

On Monday, May 18th, the United Auto Workers Michigan Community Action Program (CAP) will hold a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at UAW Local 600, featuring leading candidates for Michigan’s open Governor’s seat.

During the forum, UAW members will have the opportunity to hear directly from each candidate on their priorities to support workers, and each candidate will address questions directly from UAW members on the issues that matter most to working Michiganders: a living wage, healthcare, retirement, and time off.

All leading candidates for Michigan Governor – MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, former Mayor of Detroit Mike Duggan, US Congressman John James, and Perry Johnson – have been invited to participate. Benson, Swanson, and Duggan have accepted invitations.

The UAW is the largest labor union in Michigan, representing a wide range of workers across sectors, and is the top anticipated labor endorsement in this race.

WHAT: The UAW’s Michigan Community Action Program (CAP) Michigan Gubernatorial Forum

WHO: MI Gubernatorial Candidates: MI Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, and former Mayor of Detroit Mike Duggan

WHERE: UAW Local 600, 10550 Dix Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48120

WHEN: Monday, May 18, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET 

Members of the media interested in attending must RSVP HERE.