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Whitmer backs Benson after Michigan primary for governor

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's endorsement of Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to replace her comes after mixed results for the governor's primary picks.

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Detroit Free Press· Aug 5, 8:40 PMWhitmer backs Benson after Michigan primary for governor

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