Jocelyn Benson and Democrats will have full control of all branches of government starting Jan. 1. Expect her to try to score early victories and face economic realities.

From low reading scores and sagging wages and an aging population, Michigan faces a host of challenges identified by readers through Bridge Listens. What to expect from the governor-elect.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan secretary of state, will take the reins from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose second term is expiring.

Jocelyn Benson will become Michigan's 50th governor after defeating Republican John James, with Democrats also poised to hold majorities in the Legislature. She takes office in January facing struggling schools, slow population growth and an economy that trails neighboring states.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Michigan voters have elected a new governor, Jocelyn Benson, who promises to transform education and guarantee that…

Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here’s how they won Michigan.

Record turnout for a midterm and statewide shifts towards Democrats meant a big night for Abdul El-Sayed and Jocelyn Benson. Here's how they won Michigan.

Gov.-elect Jocelyn Benson can expect smooth sailing for her agenda, as Democrats win the state House, grow their Senate majority and maintain control of the Supreme Court, attorney general and secretary of state.

With a wide lead and many news outlets projecting a win amid unofficial results, Jocelyn Benson has started planning as governor-elect in in a victory, according to a statement from […]

Democrat Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan governor's race and will replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan will elect a new governor: Democrat Jocelyn Benson or Republican John James.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Michigan’s gubernatorial candidates want to turn around the state’s education crisis but have vastly different…

Jocelyn Benson has called John James an “election denier,” while the Republican has accused her of misrunning the state’s elections.

Jocelyn Benson has called John James an “election denier,” while the Republican has accused her of misrunning the state’s elections.