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Jocelyn Benson's affordability focus as candidate for Governor of Michigan

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Secretary Benson Highlights Older Driver Safety Resources

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is spotlighting tools to help older Michiganders stay safe and independent during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.

👉 Learn more about the resources available: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/fw-news-release-secretary-benson-shares-resources-to-support-safety-and-independence-during-older-driver-safety-awareness-week/

#Michigan #OlderDriverSafety #JocelynBenson #GBSMedia #CommunitySupport

Secretary Benson shares resources to support safety and independence during Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

Local News - Visit the Safe Drivers Smart Options website at Michigan.gov/AgingDriver for information and support By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson LANSING, Mich. –

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📰 Benson says Michigan won’t comply with Justice Department demand for voter data — #MichiganPublic

#JocelynBenson, #Michigan Secretary of State, protects #Michiganian private voting data, refusing to share it with the federal government.

https://www.michiganpublic.org/politics-government/2025-10-24/benson-says-michigan-wont-comply-with-justice-department-demand-for-voter-data

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Benson says Michigan won’t comply with Justice Department demand for voter data

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

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📺 DOJ can't have your private voter data — #Michigan #SecretaryOfState via #YouTube

Sec. #JocelynBenson protects private voting data of #Michiganians and refuses to turn it over to the federal government, as requested.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=7mxxrWac3oU

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DOJ can't have your private voter data

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Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Flint’s Road to Restoration clinic, where 100 residents received help restoring their driver’s licenses. 🚗✅

👉 See photos and learn more about the program’s impact: https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/local-news/photos-secretary-benson-visits-drivers-license-restoration-clinic-in-flint/

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PHOTOS: Secretary Benson visits driver’s license restoration clinic in Flint 

Local News - 100 attendees received expert advice on how to restore their driving privileges By Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson FLINT, Mich. – On Wednesday,

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#Michigan SoS #JocelynBenson & #Nevada SoS #CiscoAguilar made their comments at a news conference organized by #StatesUnited. They said it’s unclear why the #FederalGovernment wants the #data because it hasn’t provided justification for it.

“There’s nothing there for them to find, but there’s plenty they can do badly with the information, with citizens’ private information,” Benson said, adding the govt could “potentially use it to hurt our #democracy & #election systems.”

#Trump #law #privacy

Jen Rubin interviews #Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson: On upholding #democracy and standing up to bullies as Benson prepares to campaign to be the next Governor of Michigan

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https://contrarian.substack.com/p/jen-rubin-interviews-jocelyn-benson

Jen Rubin interviews Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

On upholding democracy and standing up to bullies as Benson prepares to campaign to be the next Governor of Michigan

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#Michigan I've already gotten three text messages in less than an hour from #JocelynBenson, all asking for $$$, of course. Personally I'm inclined to vote for any candidate that pledges to ban unsolicited SMS fundraising. Not holding my breath for that one :-( #USPol #Vote2026 https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/whos-running-michigan-governor-jocelyn-benson-launches-campaign
Who's running for Michigan governor: Jocelyn Benson launches campaign | Bridge Michigan

Michigan voters will elect a new governor in 2026. See which candidates are already lining up to run.

Donate to #JocelynBenson for #Michigan Governor

“I’m running to be the next Governor of Michigan to ensure everyone gets a fair shot.

“I'm a mom, military spouse, former teacher, and Secretary of State.

“I’ve never backed down from a tough fight or hard work. That's why I know that together, we can build the future Michigan deserves.”

– Jocelyn Benson

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Detroit man who threatened Michigan governor, secretary of state sentenced to 15 months probation

A 60-year-old Detroit man will serve 15 months of probation after threatening to kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. The Michigan Attorney General's office says Wednesday that James Toepler was sentenced Tuesday under a specialized mental health treatment court. He also was ordered to have no contact with Whitmer or Benson. Toepler is also to have no contact with their offices, no malicious contact with 911 emergency response service or Secretary of State branch offices. Toepler pleaded no contest in September to one count of malicious use of telecommunications services. The threats were made June 23, 2021, in a telephone call to the Detroit Police Department’s 911 Call Center.

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