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.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Gilchrist expected to join crowded race for governor in 2026
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist is expected to announce his plans to run for governor next week - joining a crowded Democratic field.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist files for 2026 gubernatorial race run
Another prominent democrat is eyeing a 2026 run for governor after filing paperwork on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State confirmed to 13 ON YOUR SIDE that Michigan's Lt. Gov.
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 officially joins Michigan governor race
Garlin Gilchrist, Michigan's current lieutenant governor, is now seeking to move up to the role of governor. Gilchrist announced his run for governor Tuesday.
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.
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Jocelyn Benson aims to make housing, education centerpieces of governor campaign
LANSING — Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said her track record proves that, as Michigan governor, she could improve ...
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Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race is already getting crowded. Here's who's running so far
With more than a year before the first votes are cast in Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial ... the November election. Declared candidates include Democrats Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and ...
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Who are the candidates running for Michigan's governor?
FILE - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson addresses the crowd during inauguration ceremonies, Jan. 1, 2023, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File ...
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Set to Announce Run for Governor as Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig Enters Mayoral Race
Michigan’s political stage is bracing for a high-stakes battle as two of the state’s most sought-after elected offices—the Detroit mayoral seat and the governorship—attract major contenders. With ...
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Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson enters Michigan governor race
FLINT, MI – Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has entered the Michigan governor race ... step into the race, following Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s announcement in January ...