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.

BEAR LAKE — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Manistee County on Tuesday during her gubernatorial campaign trip. Benson spoke to a gathering of 30-40 people at Motel Bear Lake ...

Benson is one of four announced Democrats in what’s shaping up to be a crowded field in the 2026 gubernatorial race. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is also running, alongside at least four ...

Benson, of course is running for governor. When asked if the GOP is using this issue to undercut her candidacy, she didn't say yes. "It feels like there's been added scrutiny into our work," she said.