Barack Obama urged Michiganders to elect Jocelyn Benson, who is in the race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.

The entities involved

• Jocelyn Benson →

  Secretary of State of Michigan and academic

  • The gubernatorial race in Michigan has begun, with John James and Jocelyn Benson officially running for office.06:09
  • Anthony Hudson invited John James and Jocelyn Benson to participate in a protest.06:09
• Gretchen Whitmer →

  American politician and attorney (born 1971)

  • Michigan announced $65M for transit improvements and created a new position for transit coordination.Wed 17:24
  • MDOT is funding transit projects in Detroit and supporting coordination efforts announced by Gretchen Whitmer, including the use of TTC vehicles.Wed 17:24
• Barack Obama →

  president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)

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• Donald Trump plans a rally in Michigan while Barack Obama campaigns for local candidates, and Jocelyn Benson is a gubernatorial candidate.Oct 6
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• Jocelyn Benson is running for office in Michigan, facing political attacks from John James, who is campaigning against her.Sep 11
• Gretchen Whitmer serves as the Governor of the state of Michigan.Jul 3
• Upcoming political activities include a kickoff for Michigan Democrats' early voting, featuring appearances by Abdul El-Sayed, Jocelyn Benson, and Barack Obama.Oct 6