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Jocelyn Benson is Michigan's 43rd Secretary of State. In this role, she has become one of the nation’s most prominent leaders in ensuring elections are secure and accessible.

The Department of State is the oldest department within Michigan state government and is administered by the secretary of state. Elected to a four-year term with a maximum of two terms, the secretary of state is a member of the executive branch and has constitutional as well as statutory duties.

Jan 1, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. – Jocelyn Benson was sworn in this morning for a second term as Michigan’s 43rd Secretary of State. Benson took the oath of office, administered by Michigan Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Welch, on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol.

Sep 11, 2024 · Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the U.S. Committee on House Administration on Michigan’s preparations to ensure a safe, secure, accessible, and accurate general election in November.

Jan 5, 2023 · Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will receive the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Joe Biden in a White House ceremony this Friday, Jan. 6 for her work protecting democracy.

Dec 19, 2024 · Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement after the House adjourned without voting on several bills on their agenda: "Like most of our state, I’m deeply disappointed that the House adjourned today with so much unfinished business for Michigan’s residents.

Jan 17, 2023 · LANSING, Mich.-- Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the chairs of both the Senate and House elections committees, and numerous other lawmakers today announced legislative plans to protect the people who protect democracy – the thousands of election workers and millions of voters in Michigan.

Aug 29, 2024 · Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today made the following statement opposing House Joint Resolution B of 2025 that would block eligible U.S. citizens from voting in Michigan elections: Secretary of State office in Canton to close Feb. 3-14 for remodeling project

Dec 12, 2023 · LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today unveiled a new online transparency tool that makes Michigan Department of State (MDOS) records more accessible to the public. She renewed her call for legislative reforms in 2024 to make state government more transparent and ethical.