Jocelyn Benson’s record: Election fights, faster DMV visits, transparency flop

As Jocelyn Benson runs for governor, her tenure as secretary of state is being evaluated based on her campaign promises and performance regarding election management and DMV services.
As she runs for governor, Jocelyn Benson’s record as secretary of state is in the spotlight. Here’s what she did, and whether she followed through on campaign promises.
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