Michigan Secretary of State

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s comments came after President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Republicans in the federal government should “nationalize” the 2026 elections.

The secretary of state's office investigated 15 voter registrations that the Macomb County clerk flagged as possibly noncitizens.

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist's decision to leave the gubernatorial contest means the race for Michigan’s Democratic nomination for governor is largely between current Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.

In a court filing, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is pushing back against Michigan Republican allegations that she is refusing to cooperate with legislative election oversight efforts.

The GOP lawmakers say federal oversight is needed because Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has a conflict of interest since she is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. One of the letter’s signers is Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt, who is seeking his party’s nomination.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says the federal government does not have a right to voter data it’s seeking in a lawsuit.

Michigan is extending its program that provides IDs to people leaving jail or prison, now including Wayne County. Under the program, the state has issued IDs to roughly 20,000 people since it began in 2020. Advocates say having identification reduces barriers and stress for people reentering society

The Road to Restoration clinic stopped in Gladwin on June 6 to help residents navigate license reinstatement. Many attended the free event, where state officials and attorneys offered personalized help, testing and legal resources.

Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum is seeking the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State.

Off-year primary elections typically do not drive a big turnout among voters.