Jocelyn Benson, Michigan

Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.
Jocelyn Benson Enters Michigan Governor’s Race
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has officially thrown her hat into the ring for Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial race, setting the stage for what could be a defining moment in the state’s political future.
Jocelyn Benson announces run for Michigan governor
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has become the first Democrat to announce a run for governor in 2026. In announcing her run Wednesday, Jan. 22, Benson said she’s running because the state needs a leader who will save Michiganders time and money,
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces run for governor
The 47-year-old Democrat becomes the third major candidate to declare for the race to replace Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced in December that he would run as an independent and Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt said earlier this month he would seek the Republican nomination.
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
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.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Announces Gubernatorial Bid to Succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her bid for governor, emphasizing service and efficiency.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches run for governor
Jocelyn Benson, 47, of Detroit, said she wants to be known as "the governor who puts transparency and efficiency at the forefront."
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches governor’s bid
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) announced she is running for governor on Wednesday, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to jump into the race. “I’m running for governor to truly make government truly work for everyone,
Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first major Democratic candidate to launch a bid to be Michigan's next governor.
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Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial campaign starts with a social media slip, ends with official launch
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson accidentally let it slip on social media Tuesday night that she’s running for ...
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Benson makes it official: She’s running for governor
To almost no one’s surprise, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made it official Wednesday that she is a candidate ...
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Democrat Jocelyn Benson rips Mike Duggan's independent bid for governor
But Jocelyn Benson thinks that's the ... floated as party hopefuls for the Michigan governor's seat in 2026. So is Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.
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Genesee Co. man wins $100K playing Michigan Lottery
GENESEE Co., Mich. (WNEM) - A Genesee County man won $100,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s $300,000 Extraordinaire second chance game. The 59-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous ...
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Genesee County office tower work is 70% complete. Workers could be on the move soon
Hundreds of Genesee County employees could start migrating to new offices beginning in April, according to a new update on the project from county government officials overseeing the move.
GOP rankled by Benson using state office building to tout her campaign for governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson took questions from reporters about her campaign for governor from inside a state office ...