Democrat Secretary of State Enters Michigan Gubernatorial Race
Jocelyn Benson is seeking to succeed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Jan. 22 launched a bid to become her state’s next governor, joining a field seeking to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who cannot run in 2026 due to term limits. Benson, a Democrat like Whitmer, said in her announcement