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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first Democrat to announce in the race for governor

FILE - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, right, hugs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Benson was sworn in during inauguration ceremonies, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Jan. 1, 2023.
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FILE - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, right, hugs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Benson was sworn in during inauguration ceremonies, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Jan. 1, 2023.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has become the first Democrat to announce in the race for governor. On this week’s It’s Just Politics, Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta are joined by Benson to discuss her campaign for the state’s highest office. Plus, Matt Friedman, Founding Partner at Tanner Friedman, joins the pod to discuss a growing trend in campaign announcements.

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state.

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Zoe Clark is Michigan Public's Political Director. In this role, Clark guides coverage of the state Capitol, elections, and policy debates.
Rick Pluta is Senior Capitol Correspondent for the Michigan Public Radio Network. He has been covering Michigan’s Capitol, government, and politics since 1987.