Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joins race to serve

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joins race to serve as Michigan's next governor
Garlin Gilchrist II entering the 2026 gubernatorial race. Before his career in public service, Gilchrist worked as a software engineer and it's the pitch he said he plans to make to voters during his campaign.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash that includes two prominent statewide officeholders in one of the most tightly divided states.
Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
Garlin Gilchrist II, a Democrat from Detroit who is Michigan's first Black lieutenant governor, announced he's jumping into the crowded 2026 race for governor on Tuesday. A software engineer by trade,
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches gubernatorial bid in Michigan
Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced Tuesday that he is running to become Michigan‘s first black governor. The campaigns for Michigan’s future political leader come after the November election where the state elected the Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Garlin Gilchrist declares candidacy for Michigan governor race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has announced his candidacy for the governor's race. The slate for the 2026 election is already a full one, with several people stating their intentions recently. Gov.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announces 2026 bid for Michigan governor
LANSING, MI - Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist is running for governor in 2026. The second-term lieutenant governor talked with MLive about his plans to run ahead of his formal announcement Tuesday morning,
Garlin Gilchrist announces bid for governor, saying he’s a ‘problem solver’
Gilchrist, seeking the Democratic Party nomination, is the third Democrat to enter Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race.
Democratic Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become Michigan’s first Black governor
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is joining a crowded race for Michigan’s 2026 Democratic gubernatorial nomination (AP video: Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder)
Garlin Gilchrist Announces Bid To Become Michigan’s First Black Governor
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced his candidacy for governor on Tuesday. Gilchrist, a Democrat, is serving his second term alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is in her final term as the state’s leader.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says Trump 'is like an arsonist' as he launches governor campaign
"We must stand tall against these attacks on our people," the lieutenant governor said. "We must fight for what matters. We must protect our people."
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches run for governor
The crowded race for the governor's mansion will be among the most closely watched contests over the next two years.
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist campaigns at Flint Farmers' Market
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist visited the Vehicle City on Thursday, March 13, in his bid for governor. Gilchrist campaigned at ...
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist takes a trip to the Flint Farmers' Market
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II made a stop in the Vehcile City on Thursday.Gilchrist visited the Flint ...
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a ...
The race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer heats up
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