Blog tagged as Secretary of State

Benson Doesn't Rule Out Kicking Trump Off Primary Ballot

08/29/23 09:28 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Benson Doesn't Rule Out Kicking Trump Off Primary Ballot
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said she and legal scholars are considering whether former President Donald Trump's indictments will authorize state election officials to keep him off their presidential primary ballots, with Michigan participating in that conversation.

SOCC Chair: Gov, Attorney General Should Make At Least $200K

06/13/23 10:46 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
SOCC Chair: Gov, Attorney General Should Make At Least $200K
In an ideal world, the governor of Michigan would make at least $200,000 and the Attorney General would make closer to $250,000, the chair of the State Officers Compensation Commission (SOCC) told MIRS Monday.

SOS Wants Election Funding, Flexibility, & Security First

02/02/23 04:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
SOS Wants Election Funding, Flexibility, & Security First
The Secretary of State's office estimates state and local election operations will need up to $45 million to implement the voting reforms baked into Proposal 2 of 2022.

40% Of Michiganders Don't Work; Here's Why

01/25/23 10:51 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
40% Of Michiganders Don't Work; Here's Why
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is seriously "looking at" running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, a friend and political advisor told MIRS this week.

Benson 'Looking At' U.S. Senate Seat

01/25/23 10:51 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Benson 'Looking At' U.S. Senate Seat
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is seriously "looking at" running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, a friend and political advisor told MIRS this week.