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Secretary of State announced Wednesday her plans to run for , making her the first major candidate to enter the race to replace Gov .

In an email announcing her run, Benson said she has a track record of delivering results to improve the lives of Michigan residents.


freep.com/story/news/politics/

Detroit Free Press · Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governorBy , Detroit Free Press
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"I want to be the best place in the country to be a kid, raise a kid, & be healthy, safe, & successful. A place where government is efficient & easy to deal with, where businesses & communities thrive, & where every resident has access to quality child care, health care, education, & housing,” said in a statement.

voters first elected as Secretary of State in 2018 and then again in 2022 by a nearly 14-point margin — the biggest of any of the major statewide races that year. As Michigan's chief officer during the , Benson spoke out against ’s efforts to overturn his loss that year. She regularly appears on cable TV news programs as a national voice on protecting democracy in the US.

On December 7, 2020, supporters gathered outside ’s home, yelling threats & repeating Trump's election lies. The mob chanted & made threatening demands to overturn 's election results, accusing Benson of being part of a deep-state conspiracy against Trump. Benson had been decorating her Christmas tree with her 4 yr old son when the mob showed up at her house. No arrests were made.


rollingstone.com/politics/poli

Armed Protesters Gathered Outside Michigan Secretary of State’s Home
Rolling Stone · Armed Protesters Gathered Outside Michigan Secretary of State’s HomeBy Peter Wade

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“I’m running to be the next Governor of Michigan to ensure everyone gets a fair shot.

“I'm a mom, military spouse, former teacher, and Secretary of State.

“I’ve never backed down from a tough fight or hard work. That's why I know that together, we can build the future Michigan deserves.”

– Jocelyn Benson


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