By Simon D. Schuster, Bridge Michigan | May 7, 2026
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As she runs for Michigan governor, Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says she will “recuse” herself from all decisions and administrative tasks that have a direct impact on the gubernatorial election.
Benson announced the new “firewall” policy late Wednesday. Her office said she had been working on it since September, but its release comes as Republican rivals question her ability to fairly oversee elections in which she competes.