Q&A: Jocelyn Benson on her tenure as Michigan's secretary of state
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's secretary of state, is running for governor and believes her eight-year tenure has prepared her for the role. She has achieved significant improvements in wait times and voter turnout during her time as secretary of state.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor, citing her achievements in reducing wait times and increasing voter turnout. Benson submitted around 30,000 petition signatures to secure her place on the August 4 primary ballot. As secretary of state, she implemented various reforms, including the state's first citizens redistricting commission, which eliminated gerrymandering. Wait times in Secretary of State offices have been reduced to 20 minutes or less. Benson attributes her success to listening to employees, collecting data, and adopting best practices from other states. She plans to bring her experience of making government more efficient to the governor's role.
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