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Michigan governor candidate says miscarriage prompted her to prioritize reproductive health access


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Published in Health and Fitness on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 2:03 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor in 2026 and sharing new anecdotes in her upcoming political memoir, "The Purposeful Warrior," including her experience with miscarriage.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State, has released a memoir titled "State of Resistance: Michigan’s Jocelyn Benson on Fighting for Reproductive Rights and Democracy," which details her journey from a young activist to a key political figure. In the book, Benson discusses her efforts to protect voting rights and reproductive health, particularly highlighted by her role in certifying Michigan's 2020 presidential election results amidst pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies. The memoir also covers her personal experiences, including a miscarriage and her subsequent advocacy for reproductive health care. Benson's narrative intertwines her political battles with her personal life, emphasizing her commitment to democracy and women's rights, and her memoir serves as both a personal story and a call to action for others to engage in civic duties.

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[ https://apnews.com/article/jocelyn-benson-memoir-reproductive-health-michigan-governor-b6b403263de496e2d6cb88339b35bb91 ]