Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State, Is Running for Governor

Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of state of Michigan, announced her run for governor to succeed the term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, emphasizing the need to empower marginalized voices and stand up against deception and division. The Democratic primary race may feature other contenders like Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who recently moved to Michigan. Complicating the race is Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to run as an independent, while Republican leader Aric Nesbitt is also in the running for the governorship of the battleground state.

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