Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has won the Democratic primary for governor, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. Benson, who has served as Secretary of State for the past eight years, will now face off against either Rep. John James or businessman Perry Johnson in the general election.
Background
Benson, a former Wayne State University Law School dean, won election as Secretary of State in 2018 and re-election four years later. She gained national attention in 2020 for defending Michigan’s election systems against unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud by former President Donald Trump.
Benson’s campaign has focused on protecting democracy, lowering costs for families, expanding affordable housing, defending reproductive rights, and improving public education. She will face a Republican challenger in the general election, as the party aims to flip the governor’s seat.
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