Benson and Nessel raise millions for their reelection campaigns

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are reporting record amounts of fundraising in their bids for a second term.

Benson is reporting $2.1 million raised from January 1 through August 5, 2022, and Nessel reported raising almost $1.6 million during that time period.

That gives Benson $2.5 million and Nessel has roughly $3.3 million.

Republicans challengers have until next week to file.