Benson defeated Chris Swanson and will face Republican John James in the fall general election for governor
Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary, faces Trump-backed John James
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer D , seen as a possible 2028. Benson has also faced lawsuits in recent months ahead of the election. Swanson had run on what he called a “working class playbook,” also targeting political corruption in the state capitol in his agenda.
Furthermore, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson D and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James R-Mich. , are projected for a showdown in the critical Michigan governor’s race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Benson defeated Swanson with 84.7% of the vote compared to Swanson’s 15.3%, according to the latest poll count from the Associated Press. The state has not elected a Democrat to replace an outgoing Democratic governor since 1960, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
In addition, Swanson grabbed national attention in the summer of 2020, as protests from coast to coast broke out over the death of George Floyd. Benson grabbed national attention in 2020 as she defended Michigan's election systems and pushed back against President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims that massive voter fraud was to blame for his loss to former President Joe Biden, who narrowly carried Michigan. The Associated Press called the Democratic primary election for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer D , seen as a possible 2028
according to The Hill — Just In +1Benson has also faced lawsuits in recent months ahead of the election.
according to CBS News — Latest +1Swanson had run on what he called a “working class playbook,” also targeting political corruption in the state capitol in his agenda.
according to CBS News — Latest +1Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson D and President Trump-endorsed Rep. John James R-Mich. , are projected for a showdown in the critical Michigan governor’s race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ.
according to The Hill — Just InBenson defeated Swanson with 84.7% of the vote compared to Swanson’s 15.3%, according to the latest poll count from the Associated Press.
according to Washington ExaminerThe state has not elected a Democrat to replace an outgoing Democratic governor since 1960, according to Sabato’s Crystal Ball.
according to Washington ExaminerSwanson grabbed national attention in the summer of 2020, as protests from coast to coast broke out over the death of George Floyd.
according to Fox News — LatestBenson grabbed national attention in 2020 as she defended Michigan's election systems and pushed back against President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims that massive voter fraud was to blame for his loss to former President Joe Biden, who narrowly carried Michigan.
according to Fox News — LatestThe Associated Press called the Democratic primary election for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson at just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.
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