Jocelyn Benson
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19776.7Global Dominance: 0.10%Jocelyn Benson is the Secretary of State for Michigan and a prominent advocate for election integrity. As a Democrat, she has publicly supported the work of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in assisting state and local officials with election security measures and has called on federal leaders to recognize the agency's contributions amidst ongoing discussions about election integrity.
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Far-left El-Sayed beats Rep. Haley Stevens in Dems' Michigan Senate primaryUnited States· 2026-08-05
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Michigan Senate primary too close to call as El-Sayed leads StevensUnited States· 2026-08-05
Jocelyn Benson is the Democratic secretary of state facing John James in the governor’s race.
El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call | US midterm elections 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-08-05
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sailed to victory and will face Trump-endorsed GOP Rep. John James.
Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Michigan, four other statesUnited States· 2026-08-05
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Tuesday captured the Democratic nomination for governor in the crucial Great Lakes battleground state.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wins Democratic primaryUnited States· 2026-08-05
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is the Democrats' gubernatorial nominee.
Trump-endorsed Rep. John James wins Michigan GOP primary for governorUnited States· 2026-08-05
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was the overwhelming favourite in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Michigan Democrats face choice between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary vote
Canada· 2026-08-04
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is the overwhelming favourite in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Michigan Democrats vote in key senate primary that could determine party’s futureCanada· 2026-08-04Jocelyn Benson is the current Secretary of State and likely Democratic nominee in the race to succeed Governor Whitmer.
El-Sayed and Haley Stevens clash in Michigan Democratic Senate primaryUnited States· 2026-08-04
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is a heavy favorite to win the Democratic nomination.
Key primary races to watch in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and moreUnited States· 2026-08-04
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson accused President Trump of sowing doubt in the electoral system.
SAVE Act and other key moments from Trump’s primetime speechUnited States· 2026-07-17
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson did not acquire, obtain, or receive the qualified voter file from a third party.
Appeals court deals biggest setback yet to Trump DOJ’s demands for confidential voter roll dataUnited States· 2026-06-24
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson called Forlini's accusations 'reckless' and launched a probe into the matter.
Comer presses DOJ after noncitizens found in Michigan jury pools, voter recordsUnited States· 2026-02-10
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is the clear front-runner among three candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Kid Rock endorses Rep. John James for Michigan governor race in 2026United States· 2026-02-09
Jocelyn Benson expressed concern over the implications of election conspiracies for future elections.
Analysis: Why is Tulsi Gabbard involved in seizing 2020 ballots? How election conspiracies could affect the midtermsUnited States· 2026-01-30
Jocelyn Benson is the Michigan Democrat gubernatorial front-runner.
Michigan Dems 'unity' dinner overshadowed by 'MAGA=NAZI,' '86 47' displayUnited States· 2025-10-17
Past recipients of the award have included Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
Mike Pence to receive JFK Profile in Courage AwardUnited States· 2025-04-03
Benson threatened legal action against Trump if he interferes with voting rights.
Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship in federal elections
New Zealand· 2025-03-26
Jocelyn Benson is the Michigan Secretary of State among the Democrats who have announced their candidacy.
Republican Tudor Dixon praises Trump as she eyes 2026 run for governor or Senate in key battlegroundUnited States· 2025-03-19
Michigan secretary of state Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, also supported CISA’s work.
US cyber agency created under Trump's first term removes election security staff working with states
India· 2025-02-11
