Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026

Updated on: September 6, 2026 / 2:38 PM EDT / CBS News

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026

TL;DR

  • Jocelyn Benson is the Democratic nominee for governor of Michigan.
  • A University of Michigan analysis indicates 40% of the state's population struggles with basic necessities.
  • Benson's campaign focuses on lowering costs, growing the economy, protecting democracy, and ending corruption.
  • She highlighted the impact of Canada's tariffs on Michigan, stating the average family pays $5,600 more.
  • Benson criticized her opponent for supporting tariffs and proposed negotiating subnational agreements with Canada to reduce costs.
  • She defended Michigan's mail-in voting process against Trump administration attempts to create chaos and confusion.
  • Benson asserted that Michigan has robust systems to ensure voter roll accuracy and that the system for identifying ineligible voters is working.