Jocelyn Benson: Fixes coming to buggy $9M Michigan campaign finance system
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her department’s beleaguered new campaign finance and lobbying disclosure portal will eventually offer “more transparency than ever before” — but it may be months before the revamped system is able to provide the same details as the version it replaced.
In an interview with Bridge Michigan, the 2026 gubernatorial hopeful said she wants “to be known as the governor who puts transparency and efficiency at the forefront” in a state known for secrecy and weak disclosure laws.
However, her department has conceded the new “Michigan Transparency Network” (MiTN) is not yet delivering what its name promises — or what is envisioned for the ongoing five-year, $9 million overhaul.
“We're not where we expected to be at this point in the transition,” Michigan Department of State spokesperson Angela Benander said in a statement, adding the department’s “top leadership” is now working on the issues.
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