Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor
- Garlin Gilchrist II announced his candidacy for governor in 2026, aiming to be Michigan's first Black governor.
- He is currently Michigan's first Black lieutenant governor and is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party.
- Gilchrist's focus areas include expanding affordable housing and improving access to health care, especially mental health services.
- Gilchrist stated, 'That's why I became an engineer, it's why I went into public service, and it's why I'm running for Governor of the State of Michigan.
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches gubernatorial bid in Michigan
Lt. 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, in which the state elected Republican candidate Donald Trump. Gilchrist pledged…
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