Jocelyn Benson
The Public Record
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August 30, 2026
We are united around our vision of lowering costs to the people of Michigan, of fighting corruption, of ensuring that we have people-driven leaders at every slot in this ticket.
— Jocelyn Benson
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by number of sourcesWe’re all committed to driving down costs, to ensure healthcare is accessible to all, to ending corruption, to growing our economy and increasing our wages.
I particularly want to invest in generational wealth opportunities, of which small business growth is a critical piece.
It’s our moral duty as leaders, as Michiganders, as Americans to take care of each other.
We have a moral responsibility to show up for those kids, for those families, to make things work, to make these investments.
Benson touts her track record in Lansing, including election security and efficiency in office, as she runs for governor.
Time and time again, we all as leaders have chances to show who we are, and he has shown us who he is and who he prioritizes.
I think the only thing evil is when leaders claim to work for the people, but then they don’t.
You all know who I’ll work for. All of you, and every Michigander in this state. Not the highest bidder, not corporate interests, not Donald Trump, you.
Let’s take tonight’s landslide victory and deliver another one this fall.
Tonight marks our opportunity to grow our coalition to include citizens in every corner of our state who believe, as we do, that the power of the people must always be greater than the people in power. My life’s work is about making that…
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I am committed to making Michigan a place where everyone can thrive, and that starts with affordable living and quality education.
Michigan’s elections are transparent, accurate, accessible, and secure.
On the same day as the Postmaster General’s testimony, two federal courts affirmed that the administration shouldn’t ask election officials to violate one federal law to comply with another.
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.
I’m grateful to members of the Senate for their perseverance and leadership. I now urge House lawmakers to pass the MVRA and send these essential legal protections to the Governor’s desk.
We’re going to be doing events like this all across the city, and really demonstrating that power of sisterhood, that power of friendship.
It's my job... to make sure it's easy to vote, hard to cheat and that we all stand by the will of the people, whatever that may be.
It's my job as professional election administrators, to make sure it's easy to vote, hard to cheat and that we all stand by the will of the people, whatever that may be.
Yes, without hesitation. I mean that's my job. That's our job as professional election administrators, to make sure it's easy to vote, hard to cheat and that we all stand by the will of the people, whatever that may be.
It's my job. That's our job as professional election administrators, to make sure it's easy to vote, hard to cheat and that we all stand by the will of the people.





