In Lansing, Majority Leader Winnie Brinks Endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor
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.
Secretary Benson is fighting for a future that makes life more affordable for all Michiganders, builds a government that works for the people, and makes the entire state of Michigan the best place to call home.
“We need a state government that’s going to protect Michigan families when the federal government won’t. And that starts with electing a governor who understands what people are going through and has the backbone to fight back. That’s Jocelyn Benson,” said State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks.
“I’m running for governor because the fundamental job of the next leader of our state is to make sure government is working for the people—saving you time, saving you money, making your life easier. And also being willing and ready to stand up to anyone, no matter how wealthy or powerful, who threatens our safety, our rights, and our freedoms,” said Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson. “So here’s my promise to you: as governor, I will fight to build a Michigan we all can afford and protect our safety and our freedoms. I’ll work with anyone to get that done, and I’ll take on anyone, no matter how powerful, who gets in the way.”
State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks joins a growing coalition of supporters across the state for Jocelyn's campaign for governor. Jocelyn has received labor endorsements from Michigan Laborers Council, the majority of the Michigan Teamsters Locals, UFCW Locals 876 and 951 in Southfield and Grand Rapids, and the Association of Flight Attendants - CWA as well as national organizations including EMILYs List and End Citizens United. She also has the support of over 20 state legislators, the Michigan Democrat Party’s Black Caucus and nearly two dozen municipal leaders from across Michigan including the mayors of Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Cadillac, Highland Park, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, and Berkeley.
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