Benson wins Michigan Democratic gubernatorial primary, CBS News projects
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to be the winner of Tuesday's Democratic gubernatorial primary race, according to CBS News.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to win the Democratic gubernatorial primary, according to CBS News, with 211,877 votes compared to Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson's 38,439 votes as of 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Benson will face off against the winner of the Republican primary, either Congressman John James or businessman Perry Johnson.
Benson, who has been a fierce advocate for transparency and accountability in government, has been praised by both the Democratic Governors Association and Democratic National Convention Chair Ken Martin for her commitment to serving Michigan's families and standing up against corruption and threats to democracy.
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