Michigan Advance
Brinks endorses Benson for governor, calling her ‘a tide that lifts all boats’ on Democratic ticket
Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) endorsed Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for governor at a Lansing ...
Michigan Advance
As Michigan’s August primary draws closer, Benson promises focus on affordable health care
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to be the next governor, is ringing in the election year with a plan she says will ensure health ...
Crain's Detroit
Benson declares health care the defining issue of 2026 election
LANSING — Democrat Jocelyn Benson said Thursday that health care is "the defining issue" of the 2026 election, outlining a plan aimed at making it less costly, more accessible and fairer if she ...
Gilchrist ends gubernatorial campaign, launches secretary of state bid
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II has ended his campaign for Michigan governor and begun a bid for Secretary of State, describing ...
WNMU-FM
"Defining issue": Jocelyn Benson outlines health policy agenda in campaign for governor
Benson predicts health care will be among the top issues during this year’s election. Yet some of her ideas have struggled in ...
Michigan race for governor starts the year deadlocked, new poll finds
Lansing — Michigan is poised to see its closest race for governor in at least a decade, with both parties starting 2026 neck ...
MEAWW News
Michigan's Lt Gov Garlin Gilchrist II suspends governor bid, enters secretary of state contest
With Garlin Gilchrist out, Jocelyn Benson's fundraising edge and statewide recognition made her the clear Democratic frontrunner ...