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Michigan’s GOP-led House is taking the first steps toward impeaching Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for corrupt conduct in the administration of her office. On Tuesday, Michigan state Rep. James DeSana (R-29th District) held a press conference announcing the intention to introduce House Resolution 118, articles of impeachment, against Benson.

Three quick read headline stories for midweek. Today's 3: What’s next after Benson contempt vote?, Benson’s Responses Analyzed, Aghogho’s Got Competition.

The Michigan House of Representatives escalated its standoff with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson by voting to hold her and the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) in contempt for failing to comply with legislative subpoenas requesting election training materials for county, city, and township clerks.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s new book, released earlier this month, The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, might be described as part feminist self-help and part Democrat political memoir. The book’s publication and statewide book tour are perfectly timed to launch Benson’s run for Michigan governor, the obvious next step in her determined climb up the political ladder, a climb that began in 2010 when she first ran for

Democrat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is promoting her new book, The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What’s Right When the Stakes Are High, with a seven-city book tour beginning in Detroit on May 7 and ending in Washington, D.C., on June 22.