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Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.
Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
Michigan's Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen Whitmer as governor in 2026, as the party tries to find its footing after November's significant losses in the battleground state.
Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first major Democratic candidate to launch a bid to be Michigan's next governor.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces 2026 gubernatorial bid
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson became the first Democrat to announce her candidacy for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). Benson announced her bid Wednesday morning,
Benson makes it official: She’s running for governor
To almost no one’s surprise, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made it official Wednesday that she is a candidate for Michigan governor in 2026. In a video posted to social media, the Detroit Democrat said she was running for the state’s top office to “truly make government work for everyone,
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson enters governor's race
Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is facing a term limit situation and therefore unable to run again for that seat.
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Whitmer signs bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Bills to expand reproductive rights in Michigan, including a bill that allows pharmacists to directly prescribe and dispense ...
Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control under new law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer adds Michigan to the majority of states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control.
Gretchen Whitmer’s chance for wide-ranging legacy derailed by botched legislative session
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Michigan Gov. Whitmer to deliver 7th State of the State address in February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 candidate, wants to find common ground with Trump
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump but won't back down ...
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares concerns about Michigan road funding, auto industry
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared concerns about Michigan's road funding and the impact the auto industry could have on the ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushes for compromise with Trump, whines red states ‘want to steal’ auto industry
On the heels of Republican victories in her state, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect ...
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Gov. Whitmer, Lt. Governor Gilchrist name today MLK Day in Michigan
Monday has been proclaimed as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin ...
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Alabama inmate set for February execution imprisoned in wrong state, lawsuit claims
Lawyers for an Alabama death row inmate set to be killed in the state's first execution of 2025 are arguing that he actually belongs in the custody of another state.