Fact check: No evidence Jocleyn Benson targeted conservative petitions

Republicans allege Michigan rejects more conservative petition signatures and takes longer to review them under Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Here are the facts.

By: Jordyn Hermani

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,187

Last Updated: 2 days, 19 hours ago

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Michigan allows citizens to petition new laws, but conservatives say Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson puts her thumb on the scales
A review of petitions seeking ballot access found longer reviews for conservative proposals, higher signature validity rates
The signature review process is largely overseen by the Michigan Bureau of Elections, not Benson herself

LANSING — Michigan Republicans allege that Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office is giving unfair treatment to conservative …

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