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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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PRESS RELEASE
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Endorses Jocelyn Benson for Governor
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Secretary of State and Democratic Nominee Jocelyn Benson to be the next Governor of Michigan where they rallied in Lansing to kick off the general election. Gov. Whitmer pointed to Benson’s record as Secretary of State – where she transformed the state’s largest agency to save people time and money – and her comprehensive plan to make Michigan the best place in the nation to live, work, and build a family to highlight why she will be an excellent governor.
Aug
5
2026
PRESS RELEASE
Jocelyn Benson Hosts Roundtable Discussion, Rallies with Democrats alongside Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
Today, on the first day of the general election, Secretary of State and Democratic Nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson was joined by Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Chair and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for events across Metro Detroit. As Democrats across the state rally behind Jocelyn’s candidacy, Governor Beshear is the latest national leader to endorse Team Benson and join her broad coalition of Michigan leaders, labor organizations, and advocacy groups that are ready to send Jocelyn to the governor’s seat.
Aug
5
2026
PRESS RELEASE
TRANSCRIPT: Jocelyn Benson Delivers Victory Speech After Winning Democratic Nomination for Michigan Governor
Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson delivered her victory speech after officially becoming the Democratic Nominee to be the next Governor of Michigan. In her speech, Jocelyn outlined her plan to build a more affordable Michigan and laid out the stakes of the general elections: who do Michiganders want their next governor working for? The people, or the highest bidder.
Aug
4
2026