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.
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."
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 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 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 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 the Flint Farmers' Market where he met with entrepreneurs, college students and other locals.
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.
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
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.
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)
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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 ...
The race to succeed Gretchen Whitmer heats up
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