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Jocelyn Benson: “I was proud to [protect our elections] against unprecedented…”

Featuring: Jocelyn Benson, Democratic | Secretary of State of Michigan

In Focus Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates

Published August 16, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:25

And I'm prepared to work with anyone to get things done and also stand up to anyone who gets in the way, which, as many folks in Michigan know, I was proud to [protect our elections] against unprecedented efforts to undermine the voice of the people. I've honed that strength, that ability to stand up to anyone, no matter how wealthy or powerful, by being a runner and really living a life of trying to ensure … (07:25–07:32)

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Asserts that she protected elections against efforts to undermine them.

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