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- 1Jocelyn Benson launches campaign for Michigan governor▼Michiganders abroad! 🚗️ Jocelyn Benson is running for Governor, focusing on everyday costs, public schools & democratic
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, is running for governor, campaigning on lowering everyday costs, strengthening public schools and protecting democratic institutions. Democrats Abroad is encouraging Michiganders living overseas to take part, noting that absentee ballots for the election begin reaching voters abroad on September 19 and directing them to request ballots through VoteFromAbroad.org.
- 2Gretchen Whitmer urges Democrats to back LGBTQ+ rights●Gretchen Whitmer, ‘a Midwest lesbian’s mom,’ has a message for Democrats waffling on LGBTQ+ rights
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, speaking as what she called "a Midwest lesbian's mom," has delivered a pointed message to fellow Democrats who have been hesitant in their support of LGBTQ+ rights. She urged the party to stand firmly behind the community, framing the issue through her own family experience and warning against political waffling on civil rights.