Jocelyn in the News

  • Joyce Pines of the Kalamazoo Gazette describes meeting Jocelyn in a June 27 column, and how it was "it was nice to be surprised by a political candidate who is both knowledgeable and genuine."

  • In the April 20 edition of the Detroit News, columnist Laura Berman profiles Jocelyn. Read more about Jocelyn and her candidacy for Secretary of State - "the greatest job there is."

  • Read Jocelyn’s take on malicious rumors being spread by GOP Secretary of State candidates in the March 8 edition of the Michigan Messenger.  This article will convince you that she is our state’s best choice for the office!

  • A March 5 article from the Kalamazoo Gazette features Jocelyn’s effort to reach out to Kalamazoo voters and illustrate why she is the best choice for Secretary of State.

  • The Wayne State University’s South End News featured Jocelyn and her strong usage and support on social networking sites like Facebook in its February 23 edition.

  • A new story about Jocelyn’s campaign - this time featured in the February 12 edition of Arab-American News.com.

  • Check out this story from Central Michigan LIFE – CMU’s student newspaper – that features Jocelyn’s latest visit to the CMU campus to energize young voters.

  • View video coverage of Jocelyn’s Febuary 15 campaign event in Highland Park on TellUsDetroit.

  • Listen to the latest Podcast by Two Guys Named Joe that includes an interview with the Joes and Jocelyn – recorded on Feb. 3.  (Quicktime player required for the Podcast)

  • Read this Feb. 13 article by Associated Press writer Mike Householder that includes Jocelyn’s opinion on transgendered individuals seeking to change their driver’s licenses.  Jocelyn’s stance is clear – “I don’t think it’s the government’s role to get in between an individual and their choice of gender expression,” she says. It’s “being used solely to throw divisiveness into a campaign that should be about how to make government work better for all our citizens.”

  • Detroit Free Press coverage of the Michigan Education Association’s PAC Forum – held at the Detroit Renaissance Center and attended by Jocelyn on Feb. 5

  • A Feb. 2 article from the Battle Creek Enquirer features Jocelyn leading all candidates in fundraising for the Secretary of State race.

  • Feb. 2 Detroit Free Press coverage of Jocelyn “being in the best (fundraising) position of all SOS candidates” is included here. 

  • The Michigan Messenger also covers campaign financing reporting on February 1, and features Jocelyn’s totals.

  • Associated Press campaign finance report coverage on February 1 leads with Jocelyn’s fundraising totals.  Check out the link here, from the WLNS-TV 6 Lansing web site.

  • In the February 1 edition of the Detroit News, reporter Mark Hornbeck puts 2009 campaign contributions into perspective with a encapsulation of the statewide races – Jocelyn’s total of $227,000 puts her at the top of all Secretary of State candidates.

  • Jocelyn respects the fundamental rights and privacy of all Michigan citizens - check out this article from the January 30th edition of the Grand Rapids Press to learn more about her stance on driver’s licenses for transgendered individuals.

  • Check out Michigan Liberal’s coverage of Jocelyn’s campaign finance report announcement here.  On Wednesday, Jocelyn announced that her campaign had raised more than $227,000 in 2009, and will report more than $207,000 cash on hand – a record for a non-incumbent seeking the seat.  The donations came from more than 1,200 contributors in more than 50 counties across the state.

  • An article written by Chris Christoff from the January 27 edition of the Detroit Free Press chronicling the Michigan Democratic Party’s potential decision to hold an early endorsement convention also features Jocelyn and her strong fundraising totals for 2009. 

  • The January 26 edition of the Detroit News featured a commentary by Jocelyn on the need for stronger disclosure laws for campaign spending, given the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on corporate donations for candidates and issues.  Check it out and pass it along!

  • The January 3, 2010 edition of the Detroit News included an article about pending state legislation that would allow Michigan citizens to register to vote online.  Jocelyn supports the bill - introduced by State Representative Lesia Liss (D-Warren) – and is quoted in the article as an expert.

  • The Progressive Democrat Newsletter featured Jocelyn in their Dec. 18 edition.  Click here for more on their perspective on Jocelyn and her run toward the 2010 Michigan Secretary of State democratic nomination.

  • Michigan Liberal – a leading Michigan political blog – was kind enough to feature a Dec. 17 article about Congressman Conyers’ endorsement of Jocelyn today.  It’s a must-read take on Jocelyn’s work toward 2010.

  • Congressman John Conyers Endorses Jocelyn Benson for Michigan Secretary of State - view the complete story on tellusdetroit.com here

  • Voter Registration Should Be Online - a joint Letter To the Editor written by Jocelyn and Macomb County Clerk Carmella Sabaugh, as appeared in the Dec. 17 edition of the Macomb Daily News.

  • Let ALL Michiganians vote by absentee ballot – a joint op-ed written by Jocelyn and Ingham County Clerk Mike Bryanton as appeared in the Dec. 2 online edition of the Detroit News.

  • WSU Prof Will Run For Secretary of State – coverage from Michigan Public Radio, including audio commentary from Inside Michigan Politics Editor Bill Ballenger

  • Professor Seeks Secretary of State nomination – read coverage from the Wayne State University college newspaper, the South End Online.

  • Voting Rights Expert to run for SOS – View the story from the Michigan Messenger here.

  • Secretary of State Candidate tells Saginaw County League of Women Voters election reform needed

  • Justice Caucus Endorses Jocelyn Benson – view more about the endorsement here.

  • Marshall Scholar Jocelyn Benson to run for Michigan Secretary of State

  • Longtime advocate of fair elections Jocelyn Benson makes bid for Michigan Secretary of State

  • Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson says Michigan has “stopped innovating,” – by Ted Roelofs of the Grand Rapids Press, October 8, 2009

  • WSU Professor Jocelyn Benson to run for Secretary of State – view the story from the Associated Press here

  • “Benson has makings of dynamite candidate”

  • Benson among 2010 hopefuls to address Midland County Dems

  • Jocelyn delivers morning keynote on innovative election reforms to Michigan League of Women Voters Conference – view it here and here

  • West Michigan Rising covers Benson’s visit to Kalamazoo College

  • Jocelyn interviewed in UAW Local 598 Eye Opener – read “A Compassionate Warrior”

  • Benson on Off The Record

  • Blogging for Michigan: Jocelyn Benson Rocks the OCDP House!

  • Press Release – Benson Creates Committee to Explore MI Secretary of State Run

  • Benson featured in the Detroit News – “Detroiter to run for Secretary of State”

  • Benson featured in the South End, Wayne State’s student newspaper – “Law professor announces bid for state office”

  • Read Benson’s Feb. 23 Detroit Free Press Op-Ed, “Never turn away a voter”

  • Benson provided congressional testimony addressing Michigan’s Foreclose the Vote issue, addressing the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Consitution and the House Administration Committee’s Subcommittee on Elections.

  • In an interview with Detroit’s WXYZ Action News, Benson discussed election laws related to voter apparel and paraphernalia at the polls.