Meet the MI candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate

Absentee ballots have gone out, early voting begins tomorrow, and the primary is 11 days away. If you’re still undecided about who you’re voting for in Michigan’s two marquee statewide races, we’re bringing you a special edition of the newsletter this week. Take a listen to the candidates who want your vote!…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-07-24/meet-the-mi-candidates-running-for-governor-and-u-s-senate

Appeals Court blocks Trump Administration's request for Michigan voter data

"The law cannot be any clearer– states run elections, the federal government is not entitled to Michigan voters’ personal data, and the president cannot change election law with the stroke of a pen," said Benson in a statement.…

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-06-26/benson-scores-court-victory-over-federal-election-order-trump-signals-appeal

 

Auchter's Art: Saying the quiet part out loud

The current Secretary of State (SOS) in Michigan, Jocelyn Benson, is also a candidate for governor in the upcoming election here in Michigan. Of course, one of the duties of the SOS is managing elections, and this raises some questions...

 https://www.michiganpublic.org/opinion/2026-05-15/auchters-art-saying-the-quiet-part-out-loud

 

Benson promises “swift action” against Trump's mail-in voting executive order

Not only was the order a response to a nonexistent problem, said Benson in a statement, but it's also "illegal on its face. States run elections, not the president," Benson said. 

 According to the U.S. Constitution, states are able to set the "Times, Place, and Manner" of federal elections, and Congress is able to enact changes...

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2026-04-01/michigan-secretary-of-state-promises-swift-action-against-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order 

 

Democratic candidate for MI governor calls for expanding pre- and post-natal care for Black mothers

"Black women in our state are nearly three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women," said Benson… 

 "I hear the heartbreaking stories from women around the country and in our own state, and it doesn't have to be this way," said Danielle Atkinson, maternal health advocate…

https://www.michiganpublic.org/health/2026-02-09/democratic-candidate-for-mi-governor-calls-for-expanding-pre-and-post-natal-care-for-black-mothers 

 

Michigan AG makes URGENT STATEMENT on Trump’s New Year’s TIME BOMB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkyFjM-6O3s

 

MI GOP lawmakers request federal oversight of state’s 2026 elections

Michigan Republican lawmakers have asked the DOJ to oversee the state's 2026 elections, claiming a conflict of interest as Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson runs for governor. The move heightens tensions over election management ahead of a high-stakes election year…

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-11-14/mi-gop-lawmakers-request-federal-oversight-of-states-2026-elections

The Fight to Protect the 2024 Election with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

As a critical swing state, Michigan is on the front lines in the fight to protect democracy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins Marc Elias to discuss how Michigan has worked to protect elections this fall, the growing threat of election deniers and what citizens can do to help safeguard voting rights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxIJZz7yz6w

Michigan Secretary of State Reads Angry Election Tweets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb59sk-UmAw

Violence and disruptions biggest threats to U.S. election - Michigan official | Reuters

Benson, a Democrat, said election officials from both parties are working with law enforcement officials to protect the Nov. 8 elections and make clear there will be consequences for those who try to interfere...

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/violence-disruptions-biggest-threats-us-election-michigan-official-2022-09-04/

Michigan election chief: Trump suggested I be arrested for treason and executed

"I think that's my job as a leader in Michigan right now, as a leader in this moment," Benson said. "To demonstrate the importance of standing up to hate, standing up to hateful threats and violent threats. And saying, 'Nope, not today, not against me, not against our democracy.'" "And marching forward," she added...

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2022-election/michigan-election-chief-trump-suggested-arrested-treason-executed-rcna29406

Top Michigan Election Official Issues Stark Warning About 2022 Midterms | HuffPost Latest News

The 2022 midterms are "when voters will decide who the players are going to be in 2024," she continued. So, it's "an opportunity for us to choose champions of democracy and reject those conspiracy theorists who very clearly would not certify an election they don't agree with."…

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jocelyn-benson-2022-midterms-warning_n_627f7833e4b04353eb04d01d

Armed Michiganders Gather Outside Secretary Of State's Home To Deny Voting Results | HuffPost

Jocelyn Benson said dozens of people tried to intimidate her amid the Trump campaign's ongoing efforts to undermine the election.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/armed-michigan-protest-secretary-of-state-home-election_n_5fcd9995c5b63a1534530e6d

Trump threatens funding after Michigan absentee ballot move - ABC News

President Donald Trump says he wants to hold up coronavirus funding for Michigan and Nevada because the states are trying to make it easier to vote during the outbreak https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-threatens-funding-michigan-absentee-ballot-move-70785122