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Jocelyn Benson
Democratic candidate for Governor · Michigan General Election, November 3, 2026.
FJocelyn BensonDemocratic
Michigan Secretary of State. Won August 4 primary with 83.1% (211,877 votes) over Chris Swanson (16.9%). LG running mate TBD (deadline Aug 25).
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Two-term Secretary of State. Election law professor at Wayne State Law School. Expanded voting access as SoS. Heavily favored in Democratic primary.
- Championed Prop 2 (independent redistricting) and Prop 3 (voting access)
- Supports gun safety legislation including red flag laws
- Supports Prop 3 abortion rights amendment
- Expanded mail-in and early voting as SoS
Also running for Governor
- BJohn James(R)
- CMike Duggan(Ind)
- N/RDoug Campbell(Green)
- N/RAnthony Hudson(Lib)
- N/RDonna Brandenburg(UST)
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