Michigan Secretary of State

Candidates running for Michigan secretary of state met to discuss election security and their priorities for the office. The conversation comes as the state remains a key battleground, making the official who oversees elections a closely watched role. Candidates outlined differing approaches to protecting vote administration and the office's broader duties ahead of the election.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, is running for governor, campaigning on lowering everyday costs, strengthening public schools and protecting democratic institutions. Democrats Abroad is encouraging Michiganders living overseas to take part, noting that absentee ballots for the election begin reaching voters abroad on September 19 and directing them to request ballots through VoteFromAbroad.org.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is the subject of a new fact check examining claims that she ignored election laws and lost election-related lawsuits. The fact check, published by Bridge Michigan, tests the accuracy of those assertions against court records and legal rulings. The review comes amid ongoing scrutiny of election administration in Michigan and continued political disputes over how the state's elections have been run.

Candidates running for Michigan Secretary of State faced off in a debate centered on election security, voter trust and ballot access. The contest has drawn attention as the winner will oversee elections in a key swing state heading into future cycles. The candidates traded positions on safeguarding vote counts, restoring confidence in results, and expanding or restricting voting access.