Jocelyn Benson wins Democratic nomination for governor in Michigan
Benson won with about 85% of the vote as Democrats prepare for a fall race against the Republican nominee, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson won the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary with about 85% of the vote, decisively defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson as hundreds of thousands of ballots remained to be counted.
- Benson, a Harvard Law School graduate and former dean of Wayne State University Law School, previously won statewide elections in 2022 and 2018, positioning her as the expected frontrunner in the primary race.
- Garnering key endorsements from the United Auto Workers, Benson's campaign reserved $10 million in advertising for September and October to shape the general election narrative against a fractured Republican field.
- State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Royal Oak, framed the general election as a contrast to Republican infighting, saying, "We literally cannot afford a governor who works harder for Donald Trump than they do for Michiganders."
- Economic concerns remain central to some voters; Cathy Pomaville said, "Ultimately, what I care about is how people are lining their pocketbooks," yet Democrats position Benson as a "battle-tested, kind-hearted public servant" for the fall race.
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Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary - BridgeDetroit
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Benson, James win Michigan gubernatorial primaries
(The Center Square) – Michigan voters chose their candidates for the state's governor race Tuesday night, as Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson captured the Democratic nomination and U.S. Rep. John James won the Republican primary, according to multiple media reports.
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