Crain's Detroit Business
Benson declares health care the defining issue of 2026 election
Democrat Jocelyn Benson said Thursday that health care is "the defining issue" of the 2026 election, outlining a plan aimed ...
Michigan Advance
As Michigan’s August primary draws closer, Benson promises focus on affordable health care
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to be the next governor, ...
Gilchrist ends gubernatorial campaign, launches secretary of state bid
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II has ended his campaign for Michigan governor and begun a bid for Secretary of State, describing ...
ClickOnDetroit
Michigan Lt. Gov. Gilchrist withdraws from gubernatorial race, announces run for Secretary of State
Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist announced he withdrew his name from the 2026 gubernatorial race. Instead, he’s running ...
MEAWW News
Michigan's Lt Gov Garlin Gilchrist II suspends governor bid, enters secretary of state contest
With Garlin Gilchrist out, Jocelyn Benson's fundraising edge and statewide recognition made her the clear Democratic frontrunner ...
Gilchrist departure from Mich. gov race changed down-ballot math | Opinion
Garlin Gilchrist exits Michigan’s governor race to run for secretary of state, easing pressure on Jocelyn Benson and ...
MLive
New Michigan governor’s race poll: James, Benson lead 2026 field, Duggan takes from Dems
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Congressman John James are the top Democrat and Republican candidates in the 2026 race for Michigan governor, according to newly released polling of the crowded ...