2022 Michigan Secretary of State election

The 2022 Michigan Secretary of State election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the Secretary of State of Michigan. Incumbent Democrat Jocelyn Benson decisively won reelection to a second term, defeating far-right Republican Kristina Karamo by a 14 percentage point margin.

Some analysts originally predicted for the race to be competitive, especially during the final days, but Benson's performance seemingly outperformed the polls following the election. The results held the largest margin in the 2022 state elections, as well as the worst performance by Republican candidate in the Secretary of State election since 1990. It was also the first time since 1990 that a Democratic candidate won re-election.

Background
The position of Secretary of State of Michigan is responsible for overseeing elections in the state. Benson, a Democrat, was first elected to the position in 2018. She received national attention in her position following Joe Biden's victory in the state in the 2020 presidential election. Donald Trump's campaign contested Biden's victory in Michigan and filed a lawsuit over the counting of absentee ballots.

The race for Michigan Secretary of State in 2022 received national attention over its potential impact on how the state would oversee the 2024 presidential election there.

Nominee

 * Jocelyn Benson, incumbent secretary of state

Nominee

 * Kristina Karamo, activist and educator

Eliminated at convention

 * Cindy Berry, Chesterfield Township clerk
 * Beau LaFave, member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 108th district
 * Cathleen Postmus, Plainfield Township clerk

Declined

 * Ann Bollin, member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 42nd district
 * Meghan Reckling, Livingston County Republican Party chair

Polling

 * Graphical summary