Last updated: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at 6:35 a.m. This post will be updated with candidate and campaign announcements ahead of Michigan’s 2026 election.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor.
The two-term Detroit Democrat announced her plans Wednesday morning in a campaign video.
“I’m running for governor to truly make government work for everyone. We need leaders who are transparent and accountable,” she said. “We need leaders who are transparent and accountable.”
The video included news footage of protestors outside Benson’s family home in 2020, when supporters of President Donald Trump waged a pressure campaign to try to overturn his election loss that year.
“I’ve never backed down from a tough fight or hard work,” she said.
Benson’s team had inadvertently unveiled her plans in a Tuesday night tweet that was quickly deleted but had included a link to a “Jocelyn Benson for Governor” fundraising page.
That fundraising page went live again Wednesday morning with a quote from Benson saying she is running for governor “to ensure everyone gets a fair shot.”
Benson introduced herself as a “mom, military spouse, former teacher, and Secretary of State” and said: “I’ve never backed down from a tough fight or hard work. That’s why I know that together, we can build the future Michigan deserves.”
Benson is the first high-profile candidate to join the Democratic gubernatorial primary for a chance to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, is running as an independent. Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt launched a campaign last week.
— Simon Schuster and Jonathan Oosting
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Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s current Secretary of State, has officially announced her campaign for governor in the upcoming election. Benson, a Democrat, is well-known for her work in expanding voting rights and increasing access to the ballot box.
In her campaign announcement, Benson highlighted her commitment to fighting for fair and transparent elections, as well as her focus on improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure in Michigan. She also emphasized her dedication to serving the people of Michigan and working towards a more equitable and prosperous future for all residents.
Benson joins a crowded field of candidates vying for the governorship, including several other Democrats and Republicans. As the campaign heats up, it will be interesting to see how Benson’s platform and record as Secretary of State will resonate with voters across the state.
Stay tuned for more updates on the race for Michigan governor as the election approaches!
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