Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 422

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Endorsements

Democratic gubernatorial candidates and current Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was endorsed this week by the UAW with its Community Action Plan member-elected board choosing Benson in the race.

Benson was also endorsed this week by the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters and the Michigan-Ontario Council of Bishops.

Genesee County Sheriff and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Swanson this week picked up three major labor endorsements, including Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers …

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