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July 29, 2021
"A light has gone out today in Michigan that can never be replaced. I have no words to express what Senator Carl Levin and his lifetime of dedication to our city, state and country meant to me and so many of us who seek to serve and lead during these uniquely divided times.
My best days as Dean at Wayne State University Law School were when I got to work with and learn from him, whether it was co-teaching a class on legislation and leadership or launching the Levin Center, or simply sitting in his office asking him for advice and hearing stories from his life of service.
When I told him I wanted to run for Michigan Secretary of State he was unhesitatingly all-in: hosting events, calling supporters, nominating me at the Michigan Democratic Party Convention. He was a constant source of wisdom and support, always encouraging me to lead courageously and always having my back.
In our last conversation I thanked him for writing his memoirs at a time when we all desperately need to learn more of how he served 36 years in the U.S. Senate and a lifetime in politics while remaining steadfastly humble, loyal, devoted, and kind.
His commitment to service was everything we need from our leaders but so rarely get. I will miss our lunches, talks, and I'll keep working every day to be more like him. If we all do that, we can honor his years of devotion to Michigan, to Detroit, and to our country."
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Author:
Jake Rollow
Chief External Affairs Officer
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s announcement that she is filing criminal election fraud charges against four voters and three deputy clerks for incidents of alleged double voting in St. Clair Shores for the August Primary Election:
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced several nonpartisan voter information tools and election security updates to ensure Michigan voters are confident and ready to cast their ballot in the upcoming General Election.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel made the following statements regarding House passage of House Bill 5583, part of the Bringing Reforms in Integrity, Transparency and Ethics (BRITE) Act.
The Secretary of State office at 11533 Twelve Mile Rd. in Warren will be closed for two weeks during a remodeling project, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.
Today, in a video message released with the presidents of six Michigan universities, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the 2024 Campus Voter Registration Challenge.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement on the Michigan Senate’s passage of the Michigan Voting Rights Act
On Friday, Sept. 13, over 270 West Michigan residents attended a Road to Restoration clinic in Kalamazoo and met with expert volunteer attorneys to learn the steps they can take to restore their driving privileges.
Today, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified before the U.S. Committee on House Administration on Michigan’s preparations to ensure a safe, secure, accessible, and accurate general election in November.
Today at Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the launch of a new online mock elections portal, a resource for K-12 schools, educators, and youth organizations to encourage civic engagement by hosting their own mock elections for students.
The Board of State Canvassers regularly scheduled meeting on September 6, 2024 is CANCELED.
