To almost no one’s surprise, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made it official Wednesday that she is a candidate ...

Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground states. By Katie Glueck Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of ...

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday her plans to run for governor, making her the first major Democratic candidate to enter the race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Jocelyn Benson, 47, of Detroit, said she wants to be known as "the governor who puts transparency and efficiency at the forefront." ...

Gretchen Whitmer has gained its first high-profile Democratic contender. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially announced Wednesday she plans to run for the office in 2026.