Barack Obama urged Michiganders to elect Jocelyn Benson, who is in the race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.
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Updated Oct 15
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What happened
Barack Obama urged Michiganders to elect Jocelyn Benson, who is in the race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Jocelyn Benson and Gretchen Whitmer participated in a joint bus tour on October 22, 2026.Sub-event
Obama endorsed Jocelyn Benson in the race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State of Michigan and academic
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Gretchen Whitmer
American politician and attorney (born 1971)
- Abdul El-Sayed's campaign is gaining momentum with endorsements from Gretchen Whitmer and Haley Stevens, while he continues to challenge the established leadership represented by Chuck Schumer.
- Multiple election results confirm Jocelyn Benson as Michigan governor, Jon Ossoff's re-election, and other state outcomes across the US.
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Barack Obama
president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)
Related events
- Donald Trump plans a rally in Michigan while Barack Obama campaigns for local candidates, and Jocelyn Benson is a gubernatorial candidate.
- Candidates, including Jocelyn Benson, are addressing economic issues in Michigan.
- Jocelyn Benson is running for office in Michigan, facing political attacks from John James, who is campaigning against her.
- Several individuals are candidates in Michigan, including Mike Cox, Jocelyn Benson, John James, Chris Swanson, and Perry Johnson.
- Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan, and Garlin Gilchrist is a candidate for Michigan Secretary of State.