Key Facts

• Benson received 211,877 votes, leading Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson's 38,439 votes, with 17% of votes counted.
• Benson has been Michigan Secretary of State since 2018, overseeing elections and motor vehicle services.
• Benson’s campaign focuses on government transparency, housing, healthcare, childcare, energy costs, and renewable energy development.
• She supports data centers in Michigan if they create jobs and keep energy costs low, and has called for public hearings on this issue.
• Swanson was elected sheriff in 2020 and became known nationally for marching with protesters after George Floyd’s death.
• Swanson's campaign includes cannabis protection, pet protection, jail education programs to reduce repeat offenses, and school safety improvements.
• Swanson also supports reducing government exemptions related to information requests and has a seven-point education plan including free meals for students.
• Democratic National Convention Chair Ken Martin congratulated Benson and highlighted her service and focus on lowering prices and protecting healthcare.