Jocelyn Benson, the Democratic secretary of state of Michigan, has officially entered the gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. In her announcement, Benson highlighted feelings of disenfranchisement among residents, vowing to combat powerful adversaries looking to undermine rights and opportunities. With a potentially crowded Democratic primary, other notable candidates may include Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and possibly Pete Buttigieg, who has relocated to Michigan. The race is further complicated by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's independent governor run and existing Republican contenders like Senate leader Aric Nesbitt.
"It's clear that too many feel left out in the cold, their voices drowned out by more powerful ones," Ms. Benson said in her announcement video.
"I'll keep standing up to any bullies or billionaires who try to deceive us, divide us, take away our rights or deny anyone the opportunity to get a fair shot."
"I have a lot of humility about having only moved to Michigan a few years ago, although, of course, I did grow up in the neighborhood," Mr. Buttigieg said.
"The Democratic primary race may be crowded, potentially attracting other prominent state politicians including Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II."
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