https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-secretary-of-state Michigan Secretary of State en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:06:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/michigan-secretary-of-state-promises-swift-action-against-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson called the executive order, which tightens restrictions on mail-in voting, "illegal" and said she plans to fight it in court. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:06:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/michigan-secretary-of-state-promises-swift-action-against-trumps-mail-in-voting-executive-order Mary Corey https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-28/michigan-republicans-endorse-candidates-for-attorney-general-secretary-of-state Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd won the endorsement for Michigan attorney general and Macomb County Clerk Tony Forlini won the Michigan secretary of state endorsement. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:08:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-28/michigan-republicans-endorse-candidates-for-attorney-general-secretary-of-state Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/michigan-will-pick-a-new-top-election-official-this-year-heres-where-the-candidates-stand Votebeat asked Michigan’s secretary of state candidates their positions on proof of citizenship, election security, and more. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:37:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-03/michigan-will-pick-a-new-top-election-official-this-year-heres-where-the-candidates-stand Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/benson-says-feds-should-stay-out-of-michigan-elections-in-speech-at-detroit-economic-club 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. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:13:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/benson-says-feds-should-stay-out-of-michigan-elections-in-speech-at-detroit-economic-club Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-30/benson-releases-findings-of-macomb-county-voter-investigation The secretary of state's office investigated 15 voter registrations that the Macomb County clerk flagged as possibly noncitizens. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:29:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-30/benson-releases-findings-of-macomb-county-voter-investigation Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-12/gilchrist-leaves-governors-race-seeks-secretary-of-state-nomination 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. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-12/gilchrist-leaves-governors-race-seeks-secretary-of-state-nomination Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/secretary-of-state-benson-says-her-office-is-not-defying-gop-subpoena 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. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:27:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-19/secretary-of-state-benson-says-her-office-is-not-defying-gop-subpoena Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/michigan-republicans-ask-justice-department-for-federal-monitoring-of-next-years-elections 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. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:59:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-13/michigan-republicans-ask-justice-department-for-federal-monitoring-of-next-years-elections Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/benson-says-michigan-wont-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. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:12:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/benson-says-michigan-wont-comply-with-justice-department-demand-for-voter-data Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-expands-id-program-to-help-people-leaving-jail-prison 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 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:35:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-23/michigan-expands-id-program-to-help-people-leaving-jail-prison Janelle D. James