Jocelyn Benson (born October 22, 1977) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 43rd secretary of state of Michigan since 2019.

Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State. In this role, she has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible.

Jun 3, 2020 · Jocelyn Benson is Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. In this role she is focused on ensuring elections are secure and accessible, and dramatically improving customer experiences for all who interact with Secretary of State offices.

Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State. In this role, she has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible.

Jan 22, 2025 · LANSING, Mich. (AP) — 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of state of Michigan, on Wednesday announced a run to succeed the term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, plunging into a high-profile and competitive contest ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday her plans to run for governor, making her the first major Democratic candidate to enter the race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Jan 1, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. – Jocelyn Benson was sworn in this morning for a second term as Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. Benson took the oath of office, administered by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch, on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol.

Jan 22, 2025 · Benson is officially starting her bid for Michigan's top political office on the 52nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, which had protected access to...

Jan 22, 2025 · LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sat down with 7 News Detroit anchor Mike Duffy after announcing that she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a...