Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters Michigan governor race
FLINT, MI – Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has entered the Michigan governor race. The popular law enforcement official announced his plans to run during a Thursday, Feb. 6, news conference at Mott Community College in Flint.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson enters governor's race
Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing a term limit situation and therefore unable to run again for that seat.
Jocelyn Benson enters Michigan governor's race, condemns 1/6 pardons
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the governor’s race to replace Governor Gretchen Whitmer. What do the two Democrats have in common? They were both targeted by armed and violent MAGA protesters before Jan.
Flint-area sheriff enters governor's race
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, a Democrat, launched his campaign for Michigan governor Thursday, pledging to protect, serve and unify people He is the second Democrat to enter the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, following Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Chris Swanson, prominent sheriff and Democrat, announces run for Michigan governor
Genesee County Chris Swanson has told The Associated Press he’s launching a Democratic bid to be Michigan’s next governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson launches Democratic bid for governor
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson kicked off his campaign for governor with fanfare at an event in Flint with his supporters.
Chris Swanson, Flint-based sheriff and primetime DNC speaker, launches bid for governor of Michigan
Democratic Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is the latest candidate to join the race for Michigan governor (AP video: Mike Householder)
‘Protect. Serve. Unify.’ Sheriff Chris Swanson launches campaign for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson, the Genesee County sheriff who entered the Michigan governor race, had a simple ask for Michiganders who are looking for someone to support for Governor in 2026: “Walk with me.” It’s the same message the sheriff shared with thousands after removing his police helmet,
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Jocelyn Benson enters 2026 governor's race
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 into ...
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Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday her plans to run for governor, making her the first ...
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MIGOP alleges Jocelyn Benson violated campaign finance law with governor’s race announcement
The Michigan GOP alleges Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson ... stems from how Benson rolled out her announcement last week as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 governor’s race.
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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 ...
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters 2026 race for Michigan governor
Chris Swanson has been the sheriff of Genesee County since being appointed in 2019. He’s twice been elected to the job, in ...
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor
Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground ...