

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.
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
Over the last few days, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks has traveled across the state — from Traverse City to Saginaw — to meet with Michiganders suffering the consequences of the John James Tax hikes. Winnie called out James for putting Trump’s agenda ahead of Michiganders — continuing to back his reckless trade war even as Michigan households have faced an additional $5,619 in costs over the past year.
PRESS RELEASE
Today, Senate Majority Leader and Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor Winnie Brinks and state Senator Chedrick Greene heard from Saginaw residents facing higher costs thanks to the latest “John James Tax” and shared the Benson-Brinks plan to lower costs and help residents survive these tax hikes. Jocelyn and Winnie are the only ticket with a comprehensive plan to make it easier to build a life, from lowering costs to diversifying our economy.
PRESS RELEASE
This week, as the U.S. House of Representatives meets in D.C. for the final time ahead of the November election after D.C. Republicans cut their own schedule short, Secretary of State and Democratic Nominee for Governor Jocelyn Benson released the following statement: