Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat who lives in Detroit, announced Wednesday that she's running for governor. The big picture: Benson is the second local candidate to throw their hat ...

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated Michigan’s campaign finance law when she used a state-owned building earlier this year to announce her run for governor, Attorney General Dana Nessel ...

Benson, who has been Michigan's Secretary of State since 2019, oversaw the 2020 and 2022 general elections, which saw record-breaking turnouts for Michigan voters.

In addition to Benson, the Democratic side of the governor's race features Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, former mayor of the Florida city Cape Coral Marni Sawicki and Genesee County Sheriff Chris ...

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson threw her hat in the ring for the state’s governor race in mid-January. Benson was elected as Michigan’s Secretary of State in 2018.

TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor in 2026, kicked off her statewide campaign tour in Traverse City on Monday with a pledge ...

In addition to Benson, the Democratic side of the governor's race features Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, former mayor of the Florida city Cape Coral Marni Sawicki and Genesee County Sheriff Chris ...

Michigan's governor race: Who's running and what you need to know Numerous political hopefuls have announced their bid for the governor's seat. What you need to know leading up to the 2026 election.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated Michigan’s campaign finance law when she used a state-owned building earlier this year to announce her run for governor, Attorney General Dana Nessel ...