Jocelyn Benson (born October 22, 1977) is an American academic administrator, attorney, and politician serving as the 43rd Secretary of State of Michigan since 2019.

A graduate of Harvard Law School and expert on civil rights law, education law and election law, Benson served as dean of Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. When she was appointed dean at age 36, she became the youngest woman in U.S. history to lead a top-100, accredited law school.

6 days ago · Lansing — An upcoming book by Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson criticizes Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for his initial work against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's campaign for the state's top ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced she will be running for governor in 2026. Benson, a Democrat, is the latest person to throw their name in the gubernatorial race.

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 22, 2025 · Jocelyn Benson is running for governor, she announced Wednesday. Benson has served as Michigan's Secretary of State since 2019. Others who have said they are seeking the office include...

Jan 22, 2025 · (CBS DETROIT) - Jocelyn Benson, currently Michigan's secretary of state, announced her campaign Wednesday for the state's governor in the 2026 election cycle. Current governor Gretchen Whitmer, a...

Jan 22, 2025 · Jocelyn Benson, 47, of Detroit, said she wants to be known as "the governor who puts transparency and efficiency at the forefront." News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment ...

Sep 5, 2023 · In 2026, voters will pick a new governor of Michigan. Among those considering a run for the executive seat is Jocelyn Benson, the Michigan Secretary of State. She told FOX 2 in an interview...

Feb 26, 2024 · Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson sat down with Morning Edition in Detroit days ahead of the state's primary to discuss her approach to election security in 2024.