Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently hosted a Michigan youth voting roundtable in Detroit where she released a new report identifying two significant voter turnout gaps among young voters in the last two elections -- a gap between the number of young people who were active registered voters and those who cast a ballot; and a […]

On Monday, July 1, the Supreme Court made the prospect of a second Trump presidency far more frightening. By granting presidents broad immunity for the acts they take in office, the MAGA majority on the Court isn't just helping Trump escape accountability for the crimes he's already committed. They're giving him free rein to rule […]

Today, our country once again faces a pivotal moment in American history. The crises facing us are enormous. The consequences if we fail are unthinkable. It’s not a pretty picture. People feel hopeless. They are exhausted. They are worried about the kind of future that awaits their kids and grandkids. So, in this pivotal moment, […]

On Thursday, May 24, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued a joint press release reminding members of all county canvassing boards in the state of their ministerial duty to certify election results. This reminder was in response to a delay that occurred in Delta County.  The Delta County Board […]