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 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.
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. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, is term-limited under Michigan law, and unable to run again. Gilchrist was her lieutenant.
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist officially announces run for Michigan’s top office
Gilchrist is now one of six running for Michigan’s top office. State House minority leader Eric Nesbit and Genesis County Republican Anthony Hudson of Grand Blanc are running on the Republican side. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running as an independent.
Gilchrist takes step to run for Michigan governor but hasn't made formal announcement
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II took a step to run for governor by forming a candidate committee. He hasn't made any formal announcement.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist seeks promotion to governor
LANSING — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II wants a promotion to Michigan’s top government job, launching a campaign for governor Tuesday by touting himself as an engineer who can fix problems.
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 period of uncertainty for his party.
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.
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.
Garlin Gilchrist, Michigan’s first Black LG, launches historic campaign for governor
EXCLUSIVE: The 42-year-old lieutenant governor tells theGrio why he’s the right candidate to take on the “Trump-Musk administration” and lead
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Whitmer, Detroit's Big Three push back on Trump's tariffs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been very vocal about the looming trade war with our Canadian neighbors. This week, ...
Pete Buttigieg decides against running for Michigan US senator or governor in 2026
The former transportation secretary had been considered a top candidate for Michigan's open US Senate seat next year.
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Legislators debate asking voters to let governor appoint state school superintendent
LANSING — Voters could consider a constitutional amendment to have the governor, not the state education board, appoint ...