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Benson scrutinized over past SPLC involvement after federal indictment

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is under renewed scrutiny over her past involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Center after the group was federally indicted.

Published Apr 23, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson is drawing attention for her prior role with the Southern Poverty Law Center following a federal indictment of the organization. Critics and observers are questioning Benson’s past association as the legal case against the SPLC proceeds.

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