In 2018, Benson was elected as the Secretary of State in Michigan, securing the position with an 8.9 percentage point margin over Republican Mary Treder Lang. This victory made her the first Democrat to hold the office since 1995.

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Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State. In this role, she has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible.

Jan 22, 2025 · LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026, as the party tries to find its footing after November’s significant losses in the battleground state.

Jan 1, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. – Jocelyn Benson was sworn in this morning for a second term as Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. Benson took the oath of office, administered by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch, on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol.

Jan 22, 2025 · 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, testifies as the Senate Judiciary Committee hears from election officials and Justice Department officials about the rise in threats toward elected ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of state of Michigan, on Wednesday announced a run to succeed the term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, plunging into a high-profile and competitive contest ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson speaks to reporters after launching her campaign for governor in Lansing, Mich., on Jan. 22, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that her focus if she’s elected governor in 2026 would be on “efficiency and transparency” in state government.

Jan 22, 2025 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a Democrat, is the latest person to throw their name in the gubernatorial race.