Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan, Jocelyn Benson

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

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.

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Jocelyn Benson Announces Bid to Replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

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Jocelyn Benson announces bid for Michigan governor

Benson said she's running for governor to "bring real solutions, not political games, conspiracy theories, or inaction" to Lansing.

House, Michigan Senate

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Michigan's tipped wage law: House passes bill to stop raises, limit paid sick time

The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill to block the state's minimum wage for tipped workers from into effect, while also attempting to limit paid sick time for those same workers.

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Michigan Senate authorizes lawsuit to force House to send Whitmer bills passed last year

The Senate authorized its Democratic leader to pursue legal action against the House for failing to convey nine bills to Whitmer's desk.

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Michigan Senate threatens to sue GOP-controlled House over halt on 2024 bills

The Michigan Senate cleared the way for the Democratic leader to sue the Republican-controlled House over its halting of bills passed during the last session. Democratic state Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks was authorized by the Senate in a resolution to sue Republican House Speaker Matt Hall after he refused to send nine bills passed

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Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list

MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited ...

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Thompson: Lansing Democrats haven't posted many wins

There is not much win to point to for taxpayers. The waning days of the Legislature revealed a disorganized caucus with a speaker who seemed to have no clue what he was doing. When leadership loses ...

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Michigan lawmakers issue statements on inauguration of 47th President Donald J. Trump

Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave a statement on the inauguration of 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump.I want to ...

Michigan Democrat won't caucus with her 'disconnected party': 'Better off by myself'

One Michigan state rep. told Fox News' Harris Faulkner why she refuses to caucus with the Democratic Party during the ...

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Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in ...

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Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] LANSING, Mich. (AP) — ...

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Michigan House Republicans roll out Criminal Justice reform plans

Law enforcement agencies spoke out in support saying this new future will reduce violent crimes and allow for the retainment of more officers.

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Michigan Senate's Democratic Leader prepares to take legal action against House

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, introduced a resolution opening the door to legal action regarding nine ...

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