Today, the Michigan Nurses Association, the largest union and professional association for registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the state, endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. 

Today, the Black Mayors of Michigan, a nonpartisan coalition of Black mayors from across the state dedicated to advancing strong leadership, collaboration, and advocacy across their cities, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor. 

Today, Reproductive Freedom for All, a national leading advocate of reproductive freedom, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for governor. 

Yesterday, speaking alongside medical professionals and advocates, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson expanded on her plan to lower healthcare costs and tackle the Black maternal healthcare crisis. 

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson met with Michiganders in Flint, Bay City, and Saginaw to share her vision for Michigan.  Benson is the only candidate for governor who has released a thorough agenda to lower healthcare costs for all Michiganders and improve maternal healthcare. 

Last week, during the Michigan Education Association gubernatorial forum, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson shared her plans to make Michigan’s public schools the best in the country. Her personal story as a former educator, the daughter of special education teachers, and a mom – and her commitment to always standing up to protect Michiganders’ rights and freedoms – resonated with MEA attendees in the audience.

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson took part in the Michigan Education Association’s gubernatorial candidate forum where she shared her vision to make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, and call home with fellow educators and union members.

Yesterday, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson spoke in front of a packed audience at the Detroit Economic Club and showcased how she  will transform Michigan’s state agencies to better serve residents and save taxpayers money.

Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke at the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) and the Michigan Black Business Alliance’s (MBBA) Road to 2026 Candidate Series about her plans to make Michigan the best place to start and grow a small business, and turn the state into the economic engine of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.

Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson called out Donald Trump for continuing his baseless attacks on Michigan’s election security and calling for Republicans to “nationalize” future elections during an interview on CNN last night.

Today, GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor. 

Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson raised another $1 million from thousands of supporters across Michigan to bring her total 2025 fundraising haul to $5.8 million – once again shattering records in Michigan’s open governor’s race.   

During a new interview on CBS’s The Takeout, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson discussed her work protecting the safety and security of Michigan’s elections, even amidst threats of violence against herself and her family.

Today, Michigan House Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri, State Senators Darrin Camilleri and Paul Wojno, and State Representative Laurie Pohutsky endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor. 

New reporting from POLITICO details gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson’s laser focus on lowering costs for Michiganders. Benson is the only candidate in the race with real plans to lower costs.

Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson spoke at the Northern Michigan Chamber sharing her plans about what it will take to ensure Michigan is the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, call home, and start and grow a business. 

Today, elected and local leaders across Michigan endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor joining a broad and growing coalition of Michiganders rallying behind her campaign. Endorsements include State Reps. Morgan Foreman, Stephen Wooden, Jason Hoskins, the Mayors of Royal Oak and Farmington Hills, and city council members.  

Today, State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks formally endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for governor during a press conference in Lansing. The Secretary and Leader Brinks laid out the stakes of the 2026 election and the importance of electing Democrats up and down the ballot in November. 

Today, the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. 

Today, Detroit's former U.S. Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. 

Today, the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus has proudly endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan.

Today, Reverend Horace Sheffield, a longtime community activist, pastor, and radio host in Detroit, endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan...

"Every day we don't tackle this crisis is another day Michigan families are choosing between prescriptions and groceries." Today, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson unveiled her...

Today, South West Michigan leaders including the Mayor of St. Joseph, school board members, and the president of the Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. These...

Today, Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson published an op-ed in MS NOW criticizing Donald Trump’s recent pardons, which she says send a “green light” to election deniers throughout the country and those running...

Last night, Michigan Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson warned that President Trump’s pardons of 2020 election deniers send a dangerous “green light” to those who would use lies and conspiracy theories to undermine...

“I will work tirelessly every day to ensure that every Michigander knows, no matter what party they belong to, no matter where they live, that I work for them.” Yesterday, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson rallied close...

Benson raised $1.2 million since July, maintains nearly $3 million cash on hand . Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson reports another historic haul of $1.2 million raised this period, bringing her total fundraising to...

This morning, Jocelyn Benson joined five Teamsters presidents and their members from across the state in Lansing to speak out against the House Republican state budget proposal.  The House’s state budget would threaten healthcare workers and...

Five of the ten affiliated locals representing a majority of Teamsters in Michigan announced their support today. Today, half of the affiliated Teamsters locals from Detroit to Grand Rapids endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor. Teamster Locals...

In the aftermath of the Michigan House GOP’s vote to advance a state budget that would slash education resources, food and child care assistance, and other programs essential to Michiganders’ well-being, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson...

Today, the Michigan Laborers’ District Council (LiUNA), which represents over 14,000 members who build our state’s roads, bridges, transit, and energy sources, endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson as the next Governor of Michigan. In their...

Today, after all candidates filed Benson Campaign Manager Nikki Goldschein released the following statement:  “Today’s fundraising reports make clear that Jocelyn Benson is the strongest candidate to win the Democratic primary for Governor and take on

Benson has $2.4 million cash on hand, doubling and tripling the amounts her Democratic opponents raised in the same filing period. Jocelyn Benson has raised over $3.5 million since launching her campaign for Governor in January—more...

Following a two week statewide tour to talk with Michiganders about her plans to make sure everyone can afford a home, students have a world class education, and Michiganders don’t have to choose between paying their...

oday, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan.  “I’m incredibly grateful for the support of Prosecutor Worthy in this campaign,” said Jocelyn Benson. “She is the epitome of legal courage...

Yesterday, on the last day of Benson for Governor’s Thrive in Michigan tour, State Rep. Tonya Myers Phillips joined endorsed Jocelyn Benson for Governor of Michigan at an intimate community conversation with nearly 40 Black women...

“Just like I reformed our Secretary of State offices, I know how to take on big issues in education and get things done.” Yesterday, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson previewed her comprehensive plan to bring Michigan’s public...

This week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined local leaders across Northern and Western Michigan – including Traverse City Mayor Amy Shamroe, Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson, Muskegon Vice Mayor Rebecca St. Clair, Cadillac Mayor Antoinette Schippers...

This week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched her statewide Thrive in Michigan tour to share her plans to make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, and call home. Achieving that...

Celebrating Juneteenth and highlighting the challenges we must continue to fight for, Jocelyn Benson delivered the following remarks at a prayer breakfast with Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad and other community leaders: “Juneteenth is important...

This week, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launched her statewide Thrive in Michigan tour on Monday with a townhall in Traverse City. Top of mind for residents: Housing. Too many families and young people...

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Jocelyn Benson, candidate for Michigan governor, will kick off a statewide tour to unveil her “Thrive in Michigan” agenda to make Michigan the best place to be a kid, raise a...

After a new poll released last week showing Jocelyn Benson as the gubernatorial frontrunner, Republicans are continuing their baseless attacks against her. Benson campaign manager Nikki Goldschein released the following statement: “Michiganders are tired of Republican lawmakers wasting time and taxpayer dollars...

Today, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, representing thousands of Michiganders across 20 airlines, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor of Michigan. “I’ll always stand with workers – and that includes the flight attendants...

Yesterday in Southfield, to wrap up Women’s History Month, Secretary Jocelyn Benson joined over 250 Fems for Dems members for a community conversation to celebrate the strength and resilience of women in Michigan with the spirit...

Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers union Local 951, the largest private sector union in Michigan, announced their endorsement of Jocelyn Benson’s run for governor.  “I am proud to stand with the largest union in...

Jocelyn Benson has grown her war chest to $1.9 million since launching her campaign for Governor. With over 14,000 individual contributions and an average donation of $47 since the campaign’s January 22 launch, Secretary Benson’s vision...

A new poll conducted by Target Insyght on behalf of MIRS News shows Jocelyn Benson is the overwhelming favorite in the Democratic primary for governor and is far ahead of the Republican and Independent candidates in the November...

Today, former U.S. Capitol Hill officer Harry Dunn and former Sergeant Aquilino Gonnell endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor. These officers protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 from violent protestors and...

In response to Donald Trump’s complete disregard for working Michiganders who rely on federal funding for healthcare, housing, food, and more, Jocelyn Benson released the following statement: “President Trump’s sweeping, nonsensical decision to pause critical federal...

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson kicked off her gubernatorial campaign last week with overwhelming support from Michiganders across the state. She made her vision for the future of Michigan clear in her campaign ad “Fair Shot”...

Today, End Citizens United (ECU) endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Governor. “Secretary Benson has consistently demonstrated the courage and commitment needed to move Michigan forward in these unprecedented times,” said End Citizens United...

Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race for Governor of Michigan. “EMILYs List is proud to support Jocelyn Benson...

On the heels of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s gubernatorial kick-off, Democratic state lawmakers endorsed Secretary Benson for Governor. Her endorsers include Democratic members of the legislature from across Michigan. “I am incredibly honored...

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...