Politics
Jocelyn Benson Picks Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as Running Mate
By Wire and staff reports · Published Aug 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Michiawa Zoo News file
Reported by ClickOnDetroit / WDIV.
GRAND RAPIDS — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday that Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks will be her running mate.
Brinks has served in the Michigan Senate since 2019 and represents Grand Rapids.
The other ticket
The announcement came days after Republican gubernatorial candidate John James said state Rep. Jay DeBoyer would run with him for lieutenant governor.
Voters decide the race on Nov. 3.
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