MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited after serving back-to-back four year stints in Lansing. We are keeping track of candidates who throw their hats in the ring below.
Ms. Benson, a Democrat, jumped into a high-profile and potentially crowded race to lead one of the country’s top battleground states.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, announced Wednesday that she is launching a campaign for governor.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she is running for governor.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson officially joined the race for governor. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is already running as an independent and Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt is also in the race with more expected to follow considering election day is still 22 months away.
(The Center Square) – Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has declared her bid for governor. Benson, a Democrat, is running to fill the seat currently held by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state of Michigan (AP video: Mike Householder)
An Alabama inmate set to die next month is asking to be sent back to a Michigan prison. The state doesn't want him back.
The Michigan Senate adopted a resolution opening the door to legal action against the Michigan House over nine bills passed last year stuck in limbo.
LANSING — Freshman District 35 State Rep. Jennifer Wortz, R-Quincy, jumped into major issues in her first month in the Michigan legislature. Wortz is one of the co-sponsors of two bills to reduce the minimum tipped wage hike of $5.99 an hour effective Feb. 21, ultimately to $15 an hour by 2030.
Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler's run for Democratic National Committee chair.