Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state

The Michigan GOP alleges Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated state campaign finance law when she used a state-owned building as part of her newly launched campaign for governor. The complaint filed Monday stems from how Benson rolled out her announcement last week as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 governor’s race.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat who lives in Detroit, announced Wednesday that she's running for governor. The big picture: Benson is the second local candidate to throw their hat into the 2026 governor's race after Mayor Mike Duggan left the Democratic party to run as an independent.

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is welcoming attacks from his old friends and allies in the Michigan Democratic Party ... former state House candidate. "Jocelyn Benson isn't shy about touting her ...

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving Congress at the end of his second term and opening up a highly competitive battleground Senate seat.

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Launches Bid for Governor ... succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026, as the party tries to find its footing after November's ...

(AP) — Michigan's Democratic secretary ... 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 ...

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026.

Few candidates have officially announced their runs for governor, but now many of the rumored contenders may explore the open Senate seat.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson became the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). Benson announced her bid Wednesday morning,

Jocelyn Benson, 47, of Detroit, said she wants to be known as "the governor who puts transparency and efficiency at the forefront."