
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.
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
For the second time, Jocelyn Benson took the debate stage tonight and shared her plans to lower costs, raise wages, and end corruption. Meanwhile, John James offered a whole lot of excuses for a record that has made life more expensive for Michigan families.
PRESS RELEASE
Today, Michigan Chronicle, the state’s largest Black newspaper, endorsed Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson to be the next governor. Citing her proven record as an effective administrator, her life-long dedication to protecting civil rights, and her drive to secure economic prosperity for all Michiganders, they named her the “clear choice” in this race.
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Today, Secretary of State and Democratic nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson joined CNN’s Dana Bash on Inside Politics and slammed John James for rubber-stamping Trump’s price-hiking agenda in Congress. Jocelyn is the only candidate in this race that works for the people and is prepared to stand up to anyone — no matter how wealthy or powerful — who tries to raise costs or threatens the rights and safety of Michiganders.