Jan 22, 2025 · Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson, officially announced her candidacy for governor on Wednesday, positioning herself as the leading contender to succeed term-limited Gov....

Jan 23, 2025 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially declared her candidacy for the governors seat Wednesday. Benson, who has been Michigan's Secretary of State since 2019, oversaw the 2020...

Jan 22, 2025 · LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026, as the party tries to find its footing after November’s significant losses in the battleground state.

Jan 30, 2025 · Lansing — An upcoming book by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticizes Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for his initial work against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's campaign for the state's top ...

In October 2023, a 60-year-old man from Detroit was sentenced to 15 months of probation after threatening to kill Benson and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. [62] Benson's efforts to modernize and expand access to elections have faced legal challenges, with GOP officials claiming the mailings are illegal and could result in fraudulent ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of state of Michigan, on Wednesday announced a run to succeed the term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, plunging into a high-profile and competitive...

Secretary Benson is the Chair of Michigan’s Task Force on Women in Sports, created by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019 to advance opportunities for women in Michigan as athletes and sports leaders.

Jan 22, 2025 · Benson, a Democrat who has won twice statewide, could be in a crowded battle to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Jan 22, 2025 · Michigan’s Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026 as the party tries to find its footing after November’s significant losses in the battleground state.

Jan 22, 2025 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who announced her candidacy for governor on Jan. 22 to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has built a strong record of LGBTQ+ advocacy since taking office in 2019.