Benson selects Brinks as running mate; James taps DeBoyer in Michigan governor’s race

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks will join her ticket as the candidate for lieutenant governor, setting up a November contest that will feature two prominent legislative figures as running mates. Read: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/08/20/benson-selects-brinks-as-running-mate-james-taps-deboyer-in-michigan-governors-race/