Michigan House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri, State Lawmakers Endorse Jocelyn Benson for Governor

Jan

2026

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Michigan House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri, State Lawmakers Endorse Jocelyn Benson for Governor

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

“At a time when costs are skyrocketing, affordable housing and healthcare are out of reach and faith in our institutions are at a low, Michigan needs a battle tested leader like Jocelyn Benson who leads with calmness, clarity, and preparedness. Jocelyn is a fighter for Michiganders and the fighter we need in this moment,” said Michigan House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri.

“It’s an honor to have the support of Michigan House Democratic Leader Puri and more state lawmakers across Michigan. These leaders know firsthand what’s at stake: our kids’ education, access to affordable healthcare and housing, and the rights and freedoms of Michiganders,” said Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson. “Together, we’re building the coalition and team to win and fight for a Michigan we all can afford to live and thrive in, and where our rights and freedoms are protected.”

Michigan House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri, State Senators Darrin Camilleri and Paul Wojno, and State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky join a growing coalition of state and local leaders and labor organizations supporting Jocelyn Benson for Governor.

Additional lawmakers on Team Benson include State Representatives: Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Sean McCann, Rosemary Bayer, Sue Shink, Dayna Polehanki, Jeremy Moss, Phil Skaggs, Joey Andrews, Jason Morgan, Carrie Rheingans, Dylan Wegela, Jennifer Conlin, Kelly Breen, Natalie Price, Denise Mentzer, Julie Brixie, Betsy Coffia, Noah Arbit, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jimmie Wilson, Tonya Meyers Phillips, Emily Dievendorf, Samantha Steckloff, Stephen Wooden, Jason Hoskins, and Morgan Foreman.

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