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. 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.
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist looks to defy Michigan history in bid for governor
Three former Michigan lieutenant governors said it's possible for Michigan's No. 2 official to win a race for governor, but the path is hazardous.
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.
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist files for gubernatorial run
Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist has filed to form a committee to run for governor according to the Michigan Department of State. Gilchrist has served as lieutenant governor since 2019, when he was elected alongside Gretchen Whitmer.
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,
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.
The race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer heats up
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Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announces campaign for Michigan governor
Governor Whitmer cannot seek reelection in 2026 ... who is running as a Democrat Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running as an Independent Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, who is running ...