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Jocelyn Benson

Candidate for Governor

Running mate: Winnie Brinks

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website
jocelynbenson.com

Michigan Secretary of State since 2019. Former dean of Wayne State University Law School and a former law clerk to Judge Damon J. Keith.

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Photo: Campaign photo — jocelynbenson.com

Documented positions

Housing

  • Proposes easing construction rules and incentives for starter homes

    Affordability

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “increase housing availability and affordability by streamlining regulations that slow down construction, incentivizing development of starter homes and affordable units”
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Environment & parks

  • Pledges a data center moratorium until rules are set

    Conditions listed: public hearings, disclosure, proof the project will not abuse water or land, data centers paying their own energy costs, and union contracts.

    Data Centers

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “As Governor, I will put a moratorium on data centers. No data centers will be built in Michigan unless there are rules in place”
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  • Supports clean energy investment to lower utility bills

    Environment

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “Clean, renewable energy is the cheapest form of energy. When we invest in clean energy, we lower utility bills.”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes a $5,000 caregiver tax credit and medical billing transparency

    Affordability

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “lower healthcare costs by increasing transparency in medical billing, passing a $5,000 caregiver tax credit”
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  • Proposes a state Prescription Drug Affordability Board

    Healthcare

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board with the authority to review manufacturing practices and approve price increases”
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  • Proposes expanding the Rx Kids program statewide

    Affordability

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “make childcare more accessible and affordable by bringing Rx Kids statewide and removing barriers that prevent qualified providers from opening their doors”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to refuse energy company and corporate PAC contributions

    Energy Costs

    Campaign website · Jocelyn Benson for Governor · jocelynbenson.com

    “as a candidate for governor I will not take campaign contributions from energy companies and other corporate PACs”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jocelyn Benson on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

All sources (104)

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