AG: Benson violated campaign finance act but can’t be fined
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using the lobby of a state office building...
The Metro: Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson explains her ‘purposeful’ battle in new book
At the beginning of Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's new memoir, armed protesters surround her house. It’s December 2020,...
House GOP subpoenas Jocelyn Benson for election materials
The Republican chair of the Michigan House Oversight Committee has delivered a subpoena calling on Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson...
MichMash: Benson warns Michigan voter citizenship proposal ‘isn’t about election security’
A voter citizenship proposal that aims to have voters show proof of citizenship in Michigan was presented at a committee...
The Metro: The Michigan governor’s race is heating up
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Michigan’s gubernatorial race isn’t until November 2026, but several prominent politicians...
Republican campaign finance complaint filed against Secretary Benson
Michigan’s top elections official is facing a campaign finance complaint from the state Republican Party. Republicans argue Secretary of State...
Detroit Evening Report: Benson running for governor; Detroit housing values rise and more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's announcement she is running for governor; rising home...
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for governor
Michigan’s Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially launched her Democratic bid for governor on Wednesday, running to succeed Gov. Gretchen...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson eyes state’s top job
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson — an early favorite to enter the race to become Michigan’s next governor —...
Created Equal: Previewing Election Day in Michigan
As of Nov. 4, nearly two million absentee ballots have been returned and just over 1.2 million ballots have been...
Benson to testify before US House voting security panel
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will tell a congressional panel that “lies,” threats to election workers and foreign interference...
Benson opens inquiry into Elon Musk-related PAC
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has opened an inquiry into whether a political action committee controlled by billionaire Elon...