August 5, 2026

Jocelyn Benson Secures Democratic Nomination for Michigan Governor with Strong Primary Win

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, won the Democratic primary for governor with 211,877 votes, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, who received 38,439 votes.
Benson's campaign emphasizes accountability, transparency, and addressing key issues like housing affordability and healthcare.
She will face either Congressman John James or businessman Perry Johnson in the general election.

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