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Coverage dated August 19, 2026

Benson picks state Senate leader Winnie Brinks as running mate

Headline from WZMQ Marquette

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson named state Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks of Grand Rapids as her pick for lieutenant governor at a campaign event Wednesday.

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  1. WLNS Lansing

    Report: Benson expected to pick Brinks as her running mate (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson is expected to name Grand Rapids state Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate during a news conference scheduled for Wednesday.

  2. WOOD TV8

    Jocelyn Benson picks Grand Rapids' Winnie Brinks as running mate (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Democratic candidate for governor Jocelyn Benson has selected state Sen. Winnie Brinks of Grand Rapids as her pick for lieutenant governor.

  3. Fox2 Detroit

    Jocelyn Benson names running mate: Winnie Brinks (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday in Grand Rapids who she’ll be running for governor alongside. Jocelyn Benson running mate Benson, Michigan’s top election official, has tapped Winnie Brinks, the state’s Senate Majority Leader, as her running mate.

  4. WLNS Lansing

    Winnie Brinks and Jay DeBoyer: What to know about the two candidates for Michigan lieutenant governor (opens WLNS Lansing)

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    WLNS Lansing's feed description

    Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican U.S. Rep. John James have selected Winnie Brinks and Jay DeBoyer, respectively, as their running mates for the upcoming Michigan lieutenant governor race.

  5. Bridge Michigan

    Jocelyn Benson picks Winnie Brinks as running mate in Michigan governor race (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Bridge Michigan's feed description

    Democrat Jocelyn Benson adds an experienced legislator to the Democratic ticket by selecting Senate Majority Leader Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.

  6. WZMQ Marquette

    Benson picks state Senate leader Winnie Brinks as running mate (opens WZMQ Marquette)

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    WZMQ Marquette's feed description

    Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson named state Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks of Grand Rapids as her pick for lieutenant governor at a campaign event Wednesday.

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