During an interview on MS NOW’s Deadline: White House, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson called out Donald Trump and the Department of Justice’s latest attempt to interfere and sow doubt about the integrity of Michigan’s elections.

During an interview on MS NOW’s The Weekend, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson slammed Donald Trump and the Department of Justice’s latest attempt to sow seeds of doubt about past elections. 

Today, Jocelyn Benson submitted 30,000 petition signatures, more than double the amount required, to earn her place on the ballot. With support from every corner of Michigan, Jocelyn is building a powerful coalition to win in November. 

Today, State Senators Sam Singh and Jeff Irwin, and State Representative Veronica Paiz endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor.

This week, former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard endorsed Jocelyn Benson to be the next governor of Michigan. Blanchard is the first former governor of Michigan to endorse a candidate for governor.

Ahead of the Michigan Democratic Party’s endorsement convention this weekend, the Michigan Advance highlighted gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson’s legacy as Secretary of State, an office she reshaped into a national model for saving people time and money.

Today, Former Michigan Governor Jim Blanchard endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor of Michigan. Blanchard is the first former governor of Michigan to endorse a candidate for governor. 

On Friday, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson rolled out her energy affordability agenda with stops in Saginaw and Detroit. 

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson unveiled her energy affordability agenda with events in Saginaw and Detroit.

In a new op-ed in the Detroit News, Jocelyn Benson shared the heartbreaking stories she’s heard from Michigan voters about the rising cost of housing and her plan to lower costs and ensure Michiganders in every corner of the state can afford a home in the community where they live and work. Jocelyn is the only candidate for governor with a plan and laser focus on lowering costs.

Over the past month, Jocelyn Benson has been traveling the state, talking to Michiganders about the issues that keep them up at night, and sharing the second plank of her affordability agenda: her plan to lower the cost of housing and ensure Michiganders in every corner of the state can afford a home in the community where they live and work. Jocelyn is the only candidate for governor with a comprehensive plan to lower costs. 

Today, State Senators Stephanie Chang and Sarah Anthony, and State Representative Mai Xiong endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor. 

New reporting from the Holland Sentinel details Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson’s commitment to driving down costs for Michigan’s rural communities and her plans to make Michigan the best place to call home. 

New reporting from The 19th highlights Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson’s path to public service from Selma to Michigan, her commitment to protecting Michiganders’ rights and freedoms, and how she’ll deliver for Michigan as governor.

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson campaigned across West Michigan, meeting with voters in Kalamazoo, small business owners in Grand Rapids, and labor leaders. 

New reporting from the Detroit Metro Times details Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson’s “strict” guardrails that will ensure transparency and local involvement in projects, keep energy costs low for communities, protect Michigan’s natural resources, and require union labor. 

During an interview on MS NOW, Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson sounded the alarm on the SAVE Act, legislation that will cost citizens more time and money while making it harder to vote. 

Today, Jocelyn Benson announced her transparency agenda — her plan to hold leaders accountable and ensure they are working for the people, not the highest bidder. Her plan will deliver the accountability, transparency, and results that Michiganders deserve by banning dark money, backroom deals, and undisclosed influence.

In a new op-ed in the Traverse City Record-Eagle, Jocelyn Benson and state Rep. Betsy Coffia share the heartbreaking stories about the healthcare system they've heard from voters in northern Michigan and explain how Jocelyn’s healthcare plan will lower costs, improve outcomes, and ensure Michiganders in every corner of the state have access to quality care. 

Yesterday, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson toured new affordable housing facilities in Lansing and shared her plan to drive down the cost of housing. During her visit at the Lansing Housing Commission, Benson toured two of their new buildings – the 220 Riverview Apartments and the Grand Vista Place Apartments.

Today, Detroit Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago Romero endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor of Michigan. Councilwoman Romero has spent her life standing up for Detroiters, fighting to lower costs, and helping the most vulnerable. A lifelong resident and daughter of Detroit, she knows firsthand just how critical it is for Michigan to have a governor who will invest in every single community across our state. 

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson toured new affordable housing facilities in Lansing and shared her plan to drive down the cost of housing. During her visit at the Lansing Housing Commission, Benson toured two of their new buildings – the 220 Riverview Apartments and the Grand Vista Place Apartments. 

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson joined Reproductive Freedom for All President Mini Timmaraju to talk with Michiganders about what’s at stake in this year’s gubernatorial race and the importance of electing leaders who will protect Michiganders’ access to reproductive healthcare and stand up for their rights and freedoms.

This week, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson campaigned across Michigan, meeting with community leaders, stopping at local businesses, and sharing her affordability agenda to bring costs down, drive wages up, and make Michigan the best place to call home. 

Over the weekend, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson led a group of Michigan lawmakers on a trip to Selma for the 61st Jubilee and march on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Every year, Benson travels to Selma to march and recommit to continuing the work of the Civil Rights Movement.

Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson is the only candidate for governor with a plan to lower healthcare costs and voters are taking notice. It’s clear that Benson’s plan is resonating with voters, especially as other candidates continue to support higher healthcare costs and massive cuts to Medicaid.

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson discussed her plan to lower the cost of housing for Michigan families with former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins, local leaders, housing advocates, and residents.

Today, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 26, the West Michigan Stagehands Union, endorsed Jocelyn Benson as the next Governor of Michigan. IATSE Local 26 praised Benson’s track record of standing up to anyone, including the President, to deliver for Michiganders and her laser focus on lowering costs and raising wages. 

Yesterday, Jocelyn Benson unveiled her plan to lower the cost of housing and build more homes across Michigan, so that every Michigander can afford a home in the community where they live and work.

Yesterday, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson rolled out her plan to lower the cost of housing for Michigan families and met with local leaders, faith leaders, and business owners in Grand Rapids.

New polling last week showed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson leading the race for governor and gaining strength as voters learn about her story, her record of delivering for Michiganders, and her plan to lower costs across the state. 

Last month, Jocelyn Benson released her plan to lower healthcare costs, improve outcomes, and ensure Michiganders in every corner of the state have access to quality care.

New polling conducted by Impact Research shows Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson leading the race for governor and gaining strength as voters learn more about her story and see her record of saving Michiganders time and money.

Today, the Michigan Nurses Association, the largest union and professional association for registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the state, endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. 

Today, the Black Mayors of Michigan, a nonpartisan coalition of Black mayors from across the state dedicated to advancing strong leadership, collaboration, and advocacy across their cities, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor. 

Today, Reproductive Freedom for All, a national leading advocate of reproductive freedom, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for governor. 

Yesterday, speaking alongside medical professionals and advocates, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson expanded on her plan to lower healthcare costs and tackle the Black maternal healthcare crisis. 

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson met with Michiganders in Flint, Bay City, and Saginaw to share her vision for Michigan.  Benson is the only candidate for governor who has released a thorough agenda to lower healthcare costs for all Michiganders and improve maternal healthcare. 

Last week, during the Michigan Education Association gubernatorial forum, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson shared her plans to make Michigan’s public schools the best in the country. Her personal story as a former educator, the daughter of special education teachers, and a mom – and her commitment to always standing up to protect Michiganders’ rights and freedoms – resonated with MEA attendees in the audience.

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson took part in the Michigan Education Association’s gubernatorial candidate forum where she shared her vision to make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, and call home with fellow educators and union members.

Yesterday, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson spoke in front of a packed audience at the Detroit Economic Club and showcased how she  will transform Michigan’s state agencies to better serve residents and save taxpayers money.

Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke at the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) and the Michigan Black Business Alliance’s (MBBA) Road to 2026 Candidate Series about her plans to make Michigan the best place to start and grow a small business, and turn the state into the economic engine of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson called out Donald Trump for continuing his baseless attacks on Michigan’s election security and calling for Republicans to “nationalize” future elections during an interview on CNN last night.

Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor. 

Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson raised another $1 million from thousands of supporters across Michigan to bring her total 2025 fundraising haul to $5.8 million – once again shattering records in Michigan’s open governor’s race.   

During a new interview on CBS’s The Takeout, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson discussed her work protecting the safety and security of Michigan’s elections, even amidst threats of violence against herself and her family.

Today, Michigan House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri, State Senators Darrin Camilleri and Paul Wojno, and State Representative Laurie Pohutsky endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor. 

New reporting from POLITICO details gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson’s laser focus on lowering costs for Michiganders. Benson is the only candidate in the race with real plans to lower costs.

Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke at the Northern Michigan Chamber sharing her plans about what it will take to ensure Michigan is the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, call home, and start and grow a business. 

Today, elected and local leaders across Michigan endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor joining a broad and growing coalition of Michiganders rallying behind her campaign. Endorsements include State Reps. Morgan Foreman, Stephen Wooden, Jason Hoskins, the Mayors of Royal Oak and Farmington Hills, and city council members.  

Today, State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks formally endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for governor during a press conference in Lansing. The Secretary and Leader Brinks laid out the stakes of the 2026 election and the importance of electing Democrats up and down the ballot in November. 

Today, the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. 

Today, Detroit's former U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. 

Today, the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus has proudly endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan.

Today, Reverend Horace Sheffield, a longtime community activist, pastor, and radio host in Detroit, endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan...

"Every day we don't tackle this crisis is another day Michigan families are choosing between prescriptions and groceries." Today, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson unveiled her...

Today, South West Michigan leaders including the Mayor of St. Joseph, school board members, and the president of the Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. These...

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson published an op-ed in MS NOW criticizing Donald Trump’s recent pardons, which she says send a “green light” to election deniers throughout the country and those running...

Last night, Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson warned that President Trump’s pardons of 2020 election deniers send a dangerous “green light” to those who would use lies and conspiracy theories to undermine...

“I will work tirelessly every day to ensure that every Michigander knows, no matter what party they belong to, no matter where they live, that I work for them.” Yesterday, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson rallied close...

Benson raised $1.2 million since July, maintains nearly $3 million cash on hand . Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson reports another historic haul of $1.2 million raised this period, bringing her total fundraising to...

This morning, Jocelyn Benson joined five Teamsters presidents and their members from across the state in Lansing to speak out against the House Republican state budget proposal.  The House’s state budget would threaten healthcare workers and...

Five of the ten affiliated locals representing a majority of Teamsters in Michigan announced their support today. Today, half of the affiliated Teamsters locals from Detroit to Grand Rapids endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. Teamster Locals...

In the aftermath of the Michigan House GOP’s vote to advance a state budget that would slash education resources, food and child care assistance, and other programs essential to Michiganders’ well-being, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson...

Today, the Michigan Laborers’ District Council (LiUNA), which represents over 14,000 members who build our state’s roads, bridges, transit, and energy sources, endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as the next Governor of Michigan. In their...

Today, after all candidates filed Benson Campaign Manager Nikki Goldschein released the following statement:  “Today’s fundraising reports make clear that Jocelyn Benson is the strongest candidate to win the Democratic primary for Governor and take on

Benson has $2.4 million cash on hand, doubling and tripling the amounts her Democratic opponents raised in the same filing period. Jocelyn Benson has raised over $3.5 million since launching her campaign for Governor in January—more...

Following a two week statewide tour to talk with Michiganders about her plans to make sure everyone can afford a home, students have a world class education, and Michiganders don’t have to choose between paying their...

oday, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan.  “I’m incredibly grateful for the support of Prosecutor Worthy in this campaign,” said Jocelyn Benson. “She is the epitome of legal courage...

Yesterday, on the last day of Benson for Governor’s Thrive in Michigan tour, State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips joined endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan at an intimate community conversation with nearly 40 Black women...

“Just like I reformed our Secretary of State offices, I know how to take on big issues in education and get things done.” Yesterday, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson previewed her comprehensive plan to bring Michigan’s public...

This week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined local leaders across Northern and Western Michigan – including Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe, Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson, Muskegon Vice Mayor Rebecca St. Clair, Cadillac Mayor Antoinette Schippers...

This week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched her statewide Thrive in Michigan tour to share her plans to make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, and call home. Achieving that...

Celebrating Juneteenth and highlighting the challenges we must continue to fight for, Jocelyn Benson delivered the following remarks at a prayer breakfast with Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad and other community leaders: “Juneteenth is important...

This week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched her statewide Thrive in Michigan tour on Monday with a townhall in Traverse City. Top of mind for residents: Housing. Too many families and young people...

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Jocelyn Benson, candidate for Michigan governor, will kick off a statewide tour to unveil her “Thrive in Michigan” agenda to make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a...

After a new poll released last week showing Jocelyn Benson as the gubernatorial frontrunner, Republicans are continuing their baseless attacks against her. Benson campaign manager Nikki Goldschein released the following statement: “Michiganders are tired of Republican lawmakers wasting time and taxpayer dollars...

Today, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, representing thousands of Michiganders across 20 airlines, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor of Michigan. “I’ll always stand with workers – and that includes the flight attendants...

Yesterday in Southfield, to wrap up Women’s History Month, Secretary Jocelyn Benson joined over 250 Fems for Dems members for a community conversation to celebrate the strength and resilience of women in Michigan with the spirit...

Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 951, the largest private sector union in Michigan, announced their endorsement of Jocelyn Benson’s run for governor.  “I am proud to stand with the largest union in...

Jocelyn Benson has grown her war chest to $1.9 million since launching her campaign for Governor. With over 14,000 individual contributions and an average donation of $47 since the campaign’s January 22 launch, Secretary Benson’s vision...

A new poll conducted by Target Insyght on behalf of MIRS News shows Jocelyn Benson is the overwhelming favorite in the Democratic primary for governor and is far ahead of the Republican and Independent candidates in the November...

Today, former U.S. Capitol Hill officer Harry Dunn and former Sergeant Aquilino Gonnell endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor. These officers protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 from violent protestors and...

In response to Donald Trump’s complete disregard for working Michiganders who rely on federal funding for healthcare, housing, food, and more, Jocelyn Benson released the following statement: “President Trump’s sweeping, nonsensical decision to pause critical federal...

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson kicked off her gubernatorial campaign last week with overwhelming support from Michiganders across the state. She made her vision for the future of Michigan clear in her campaign ad “Fair Shot”...

Today, End Citizens United (ECU) endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor. “Secretary Benson has consistently demonstrated the courage and commitment needed to move Michigan forward in these unprecedented times,” said End Citizens United...

Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor of Michigan. “EMILYs List is proud to support Jocelyn Benson...

On the heels of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial kick-off, Democratic state lawmakers endorsed Secretary Benson for Governor. Her endorsers include Democratic members of the legislature from across Michigan. “I am incredibly honored...

DETROIT – Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her run for Governor of Michigan. “I am running for Governor because our state needs a bold leader who will save all Michiganders time and money, deliver...