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Jocelyn Benson is from Detroit, Michigan. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Wellesley College, her master's degree in philosophy and sociology from the University of Oxford, and her law degree from Harvard Law School. She lives with her husband and their family. 

Jocelyn previously worked as the dean of the Wayne State University Law School, the co-founder of the Military Spouses of Michigan, a law clerk in the sixth circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and a summer associate at the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. 

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Jocelyn currently serves as the Secretary of State for Michigan. She was first elected in 208 and is in her second term. 

2026 Michigan General Election

2026 Michigan Primary Election

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Plans to increase housing availability and affordability by streamlining regulations, incentivizing development of starter homes and affordable units, and cracking down on corporate investors who buy up properties and drive up rents.

Plans to reduce healthcare costs by improving medical billing transparency, advocating for a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, and preventing pharmaceutical companies from "price gouging" Michigan families.

Supports reducing healthcare costs by improving medical billing transparency, advocating for a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, and preventing pharmaceutical companies from "price gouging" Michigan families.

Plans to make childcare more accessible and affordable by bringing Rx Kids statewide and removing barriers for qualified providers.

Advocates for making childcare more accessible and affordable by bringing Rx Kids statewide and removing barriers for qualified providers.

- Plans to increase housing availability and affordability by streamlining regulations, incentivizing development of starter homes and affordable units, and cracking down on corporate investors who buy up properties and drive up rents.
- Supports reducing healthcare costs by improving medical billing transparency, advocating for a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, and preventing pharmaceutical companies from "price gouging" Michigan families.
- Advocates for making childcare more accessible and affordable by bringing Rx Kids statewide and removing barriers for qualified providers.

Economy

As of May 1, 2026, Jocelyn Benson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Plans to promote "transparency and accountability" in prescription drug pricing by establishing an independent board to review manufacturing practices and approve price increases.

- Plans to promote "transparency and accountability" in prescription drug pricing by establishing an independent board to review manufacturing practices and approve price increases.

Healthcare

Education

Said, "That’s why as a candidate for governor I will not take campaign contributions from energy companies and other corporate PACs."

- Said, "That’s why as a candidate for governor I will not take campaign contributions from energy companies and other corporate PACs."
- Prioritizes reducing energy costs.

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports the Michigan Voting Rights Act to guarantee free and fair elections for all citizens.

- Supports the Michigan Voting Rights Act to guarantee free and fair elections for all citizens.

Voting & Elections

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Jocelyn Benson

Plans to increase housing availability and affordability by streamlining construction regulations, incentivizing development of starter homes and affordable units, and cracking down on corporate investors who buy up properties and drive up rents.

Plans to increase housing availability and affordability by streamlining regulations, incentivizing starter homes, and addressing corporate investors driving up rents.

Plans to increase housing availability and affordability by streamlining construction regulations, incentivizing development of starter homes and affordable units, and cracking down on corporate investors who buy properties and drive up rents.

Supports plans to lower the cost of living, support economic development, and create well-paying jobs across Michigan.

Supports increasing housing availability and affordability by streamlining regulations, incentivizing development of affordable units, and addressing corporate property purchases that drive up rents.

Supports lowering healthcare costs through increased transparency in medical billing, a $5,000 caregiver tax credit, and preventing pharmaceutical price gouging.

Supports healthcare cost transparency to eliminate surprise billing and expand medical debt relief for Michiganders.

Supports making childcare more accessible and affordable by removing barriers for qualified providers.

Believes the healthcare system is corrupted by corporate greed, prioritizing profits over patients, and advocates for shifting focus to people, addressing issues like price gouging and high prescription costs that burden families.

Supports creating an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board to ensure transparency and accountability in prescription drug pricing.

Aims to use every available tool to reduce energy costs.

For Candidate Jocelyn Benson on Issue energy-and-environment:  
Will not accept campaign contributions from energy companies and corporate PACs.

Supports passing the Michigan Voting Rights Act to ensure every Michigan citizen can freely and fairly participate in elections, and is committed to defending democracy against threats at any level.

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- The governor is the highest-ranking executive official in Michigan and serves as the head of the executive branch of state government.
- The governor enforces state laws, oversees executive agencies, and supervises all principal departments of the state government.
- The governor has the power to sign or veto legislation, including a line-item veto to reject specific parts of spending bills.
- The governor is elected statewide to serve a four-year term and is limited to two terms in a lifetime. Candidates must be at least 30 years old and a registered voter in Michigan for at least four years before the election.
- The governor receives a salary of approximately $159,300 per year.

The state’s chief executive who leads government and enforces state laws.