Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Announces Run for Governor

DETROIT – Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her run for Governor of Michigan.

“I am running for Governor because our state needs a bold leader who will save all Michiganders time and money, deliver real results that improve everyone’s lives, and protect our residents.  And that’s what I’ve done my entire career,” said Jocelyn Benson. “This campaign is about ensuring government is on your side. I want Michigan to be the best place in the country to be a kid, raise a kid, and be healthy, safe, and successful. A place where government is efficient and easy to deal with, where businesses and communities thrive, and where every resident has access to quality child care, health care, education and housing. As governor I will bring people together  to solve our biggest problems and make sure everyone has a fair shot.”

Jocelyn Benson is a transformational leader who never backs down from big fights. A fearless advocate for Michigan, Jocelyn will bring accountability, people-driven economic solutions and a progressive vision for Michigan’s future to make our state the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, stay, and call home.

When Jocelyn became Secretary of State in 2019, she got to work on day 1 to make life easier for every Michigander. Under her leadership, operations at the Secretary of State’s Office drastically improved, and the department went from having some of the longest wait times in the country to a model for state services. She eliminated wait times, created over 150 self-service stations to serve Michiganders in every corner of the state, all while implementing initiatives to make Michigan’s elections the most secure and accessible in the nation. And, in the face of threats to both herself and her colleagues, Jocelyn oversaw two of the highest turnout and most transparent elections in the state’s history.

Jocelyn knows how to win tough fights for the people.  She is a battle-tested leader with the strength, endurance and experience to get the job done.

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