Jocelyn Benson

Get all the information you need, including candidate interviews and where they stand on issues, for the primary election happening Aug. 4, 2026.

Listen to conversations with the Michigan candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate.

President Trump is endorsing Republican Congressman John James’ bid to become Michigan’s next governor.That's prompted Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt to drop out of the race.

The endorsement is a major catch since the UAW has hundreds of thousands of active and retired members and is a huge player in Democratic politics in Michigan.

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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, seeking the Democratic nod for governor, says she’d create a new department of arts, culture, tourism, and sports if she is elected.

As Michigan’s race for governor heats up, candidates are finally taking part in forums, scheduling debates, and sharpening their campaign messages.

Still, all voters are right to ask questions. Benson is a Democrat, and some Republican gubernatorial candidates have voiced their concerns. But understand, in 2019, then-SOS Ruth Johnson ran as a candidate and won a race for state Senate. Was there a problem with that?

As Republicans question her ability to fairly oversee Michigan elections while running for governor, Democrat Jocelyn Benson announces new ‘firewall’ plan to avoid conflicts of interest.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says there is a firewall between her and decisions about this year’s elections while she is running for governor.