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6 October
10:12 pm

Michigan is forty second in infrastructure, forty third in economy, forty five in education, forty sixth overall

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John James, at Michigan Governor General Election Debate (WOOD TV8)

10:12 pm
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Why we checked itSpecific state rankings across multiple categories that can be verified against national data sources; if inaccurate, would significantly mislead voters about Michigan's relative standing
What we foundMichigan's rankings of 42nd in infrastructure, 43rd in economy, 45th in education, and 46th overall are accurately sourced from U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best States rankings, confirmed by multiple independent outlets.
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