Democrat Jocelyn Benson adds an experienced legislator to the Democratic ticket by selecting Senate Majority Leader Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
Simon D. Schuster
Simon D. Schuster covers Michigan politics, campaign finance and government accountability for Bridge Michigan. He joined Bridge in 2024 after working as MLive's senior political reporter and on its investigative team, and previously spent three years as executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, tracking the influence of political money in Michigan. A Michigan native, Simon holds a bachelor's degree and a master of public policy from Michigan State University.
Simon is based in Lansing. When he's not working, you'll find him in Detroit, backpacking northern Michigan or visiting his fiancée in Scandinavia.
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Fact check: Republicans tie Jocelyn Benson to criminal case involving KKK
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson served on the board of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is now facing federal charges. Here are the facts.
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John James taps Rep. Jay DeBoyer as running mate in Michigan governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate John James has selected state Rep. Jay DeBoyer to be his running mate. Meet the two-term lawmaker.
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Can Abdul El-Sayed unite Dems? He has work to do with Black, Jewish voters
Abdul El-Sayed wants to build a progressive ‘big tent’ to rally Democrats around his Senate campaign. But his GOP rival Mike Rogers is banking that key blocs aren’t ready to join the fold.
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Jocelyn Benson, John James race may be eclipsed by interest in Senate campaign
Jocelyn Benson and John James will be atop the ballot in November, but their race could be overshadowed by the US Senate contest between Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers.
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John James wins Republican primary for Michigan governor over Perry Johnson
John James defeated Perry Johnson in Michigan’s Republican gubernatorial primary. He’ll face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in November.
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Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic governor primary
Jocelyn Benson won Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and will advance to the general election.
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Michigan primary: 7 things to watch in US Senate, governor, other elections
Michigan voters will decide one of the most interesting US Senate primaries in the country, governor nominees, tax requests and a data center referendum. Here’s what to watch on Tuesday.
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Sports gambling super PACs place big bets on Michigan legislative races
Sports betting companies pumped nearly $3 million into Michigan legislative races this month. The spending mostly benefited current lawmakers and followed rejection of a proposed gambling tax.
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Where Michigan governor candidates stand on taxes, housing, affordability
Gubernatorial candidates say they have big plans to cut costs for Michiganders. How would they pull it off?