We don't want that presence. We don't want any efforts to potentially, even unintentionally intimidate voters from participating on Election Day, but we also need to be able to rapidly respond to any incidents that occur.
Benson discusses the balance between maintaining a non-intimidating environment for voters and ensuring rapid response to any incidents on Election Day.
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This isn't just about 2026, this is about 2028, when we will need a governor in Michigan who will know how to protect democracy.
We will use every tool in our toolbox," Benson said Sunday on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
We can protect public safety and personal privacy when government is transparent about how it uses technology and accountable for the power it has.
I've done that as Secretary of State. And notably, when my opponent lost his last statewide race in 2020, he did not stand by the will of the voters.
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