POLITICSMICHIGAN ADVANCE
Benson snags Whitmer endorsement at post-primary event, positioning herself as a party unifier
Jocelyn Benson secured a primary victory for Michigan's gubernatorial nomination and received an endorsement from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer highlighted policy achievements like free school meals and pre-K, while Benson emphasized unifying the Democratic party after a contentious primary. Both candidates criticized Republican nominee John James.
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