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Jocelyn Benson will be a Governor who gets things done for Michiganders.
Jocelyn has a proven track record of transforming broken government systems and fixing them to save Michiganders time and money while protecting their rights and freedoms. As governor, she will make Michigan more affordable, take our public schools to the top 10 in the nation, and make government work for Michiganders.
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Making Michigan the best place to call home.
It’s past time we root out the corruption holding us back and build a government that truly works for people – a government that makes life more affordable for families – from housing to healthcare to childcare to education.
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Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and updates from the campaign as we build a winning coalition heading into 2026.
PRESS RELEASE
Jocelyn Benson Announces Record-Breaking $10.8 Million Raised Since Campaign Launch
Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson announced her campaign has raised $10.8 million since she launched – almost $4 million more than any other non-incumbent Democratic candidate for governor in Michigan history at this point in the cycle. Since the last fundraising deadline, the campaign has brought in nearly $5 million, including $3.2 million in the 58 days since the Independent candidate dropped out of the race, and has $6.4 million cash on hand.
Jul
24
2026
PRESS RELEASE
ON THE AIRWAVES: Benson Emphasizes Affordability Agenda Ahead of August Primary
This week, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson took her affordability agenda across the state, from Traverse City to Detroit, to discuss her plans to make healthcare, energy costs, and housing more affordable as the next governor. For months, Benson has laid out comprehensive plans to bring down costs – from healthcare, to housing, to energy – and make Michigan the best place in the country to live, work, and raise a family.
Jul
23
2026
PRESS RELEASE
Jocelyn Joins Barbershop Roundtable in Saginaw, Shares Plan to Invest in Communities Across the State and Lower Costs
Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson joined State Representative Amos O’Neal, Saginaw Mayor Brenda Moore, and local Michiganders for a discussion about affordability, economic prosperity for the Black community, and education at Courtside Cuts, a black-owned barbershop in Saginaw. Jocelyn spoke with fathers and community advocates about what keeps them up at night and how the next governor can best invest in their communities.
Jul
22
2026