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Michigan GOP lawmakers accuse Secretary Benson of legal violations; she calls the move a political stunt
Michigan Lawmaker Files Impeachment Articles Against Secretary of State
On June 3, 2025, State Representative James DeSana (R-Carleton) introduced House Resolution 118, containing three articles of impeachment against Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. DeSana alleges that Benson engaged in “corrupt conduct, constitutional violations, and a repeated abuse of power.”
The articles accuse Benson of exceeding her authority during her tenure by allegedly ignoring procedural requirements imposed by the Michigan Legislature through statute, her alleged donations to a political action committee in support of Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden when she sought to retain her seat last year – allegedly just before her department’s attorneys argued before the high court in an election inspector challenge – and Benson’s office’s banning of firearms at polling locations.
Secretary Benson Responds to Impeachment Effort
In response to the impeachment articles, Secretary Benson issued a statement criticizing the move as a misuse of legislative power. She stated, “This is Republican lawmakers abusing their authority to access sensitive election information that would allow them—or any conspiracy theorists they share it with—to tamper with election equipment, interfere with the chain of custody of ballots, or impersonate a clerk on Election Day.”
Benson further commented, “This clown show he is leading is no way to govern. It is not how we solve problems. It is not how we make government work for everyone. And every taxpayer dollar wasted on these shenanigans is a waste of time and money.”
Political Context and Implications
The impeachment articles come amid heightened political tensions in Michigan. Benson, a Democrat, is considered a frontrunner for the 2026 gubernatorial primary. Her tenure has been marked by efforts to expand voting access and implement election reforms, actions that have drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers.
DeSana’s move to file impeachment articles has been met with skepticism by some, who view it as a politically motivated action rather than a legitimate accountability measure. The outcome of this impeachment effort remains uncertain, as it would require significant support within the legislature to advance.
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