Benson tops fundraising in final 2025 filings, Cox holds biggest campaign war chest

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 651

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Of all of Michigan’s 2026 gubernatorial candidates, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, raised the most money — just under $1 million — in the last two months of 2025, according to campaign finance disclosures spanning Oct. 21 to Dec. 31.

Former Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican, finished the year with the most cash on hand, over $4.1 million, compared to Benson’s $3.5 million.

Benson’s earnings and cash reserves put her on …

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