Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Wednesday afternoon at an event in Grand Rapids that she had picked state Sen. Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, as her running mate in the Michigan gubernatorial race.
Benson won the Democratic governor nomination after defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the Aug. 4 primary election. Her platform centers around creating a more affordable Michigan.
Brinks has represented the 29th Senate District in the Michigan Senate since 2019 and has served as majority leader since 2023. She previously served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018…