Jocelyn Benson (born October 22, 1977) is an American academic administrator, attorney, and politician serving as the 43rd Secretary of State of Michigan since 2019.

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.. Jocelyn Benson served as the state’s chief elections administrator in the 2020 and 2024 elections and is the first well-known ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Brief. Jocelyn Benson is running for governor, she announced Wednesday. Benson has served as Michigan's Secretary of State since 2019. Others who have said they are seeking the office include ...

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.

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 · 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 22, 2025 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the race for governor. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is already running as an independent and Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt is also ...

Feb 26, 2024 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says lessons from 2020 are informing election officials' priorities and preparations for the general election in November.

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.

Nov 8, 2022 · Jocelyn Benson (Democratic Party) is the Michigan Secretary of State. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Benson (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of Michigan. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.