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GOP-led Michigan House demands Benson release SPLC records

Michigan House Republicans passed a resolution asking Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to disclose records tied to her past involvement with the Southern Poverty Law Center following a federal indictment.

Published May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Michigan House Republicans approved a resolution calling on Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson to release records related to her prior work with the Southern Poverty Law Center. The request, advanced by GOP lawmakers, cites a federal indictment and seeks greater transparency about Benson's past involvement with the civil rights organization.