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OneRepublic founding member unveils bid for California lieutenant governor
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – Tim Myers cites dissatisfaction with current leadership and aims to represent California's 40 million residents in a race featuring several prominent Democrats, according to campaign statements.
- On July 9, 2025, Tim Myers, a founding member and former bassist of OneRepublic, declared his Democratic candidacy aimed at becoming California’s lieutenant governor.
- Myers redirected his campaign efforts from challenging the incumbent Republican in California's 41st district to pursuing the lieutenant governor position, citing frustration with the state's current leadership.
- He campaigns on addressing climate change, crime, and homelessness while aiming to represent a new generation and unite California's 40 million residents against political stagnation.
- Myers stated, "California is under attack. Our leaders are silent," and pledged to help "protect and rebuild the California we love" for working families and seniors.
- His entry continues California's tradition of entertainers entering politics and suggests potential shifts in the state's political landscape as he seeks to challenge establishment figures.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! OneRepublic co-founder and former bassist Tim Myers announced his campaign for California lieutenant governor on Monday. On his campaign website, he cited “a broken political system” and “Trump’s attacks on California” as reasons behind his decision. “He’ll bring a fresh, strong voice to the Lt. Governor’s office to fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks, take on the rigged system with …
OneRepublic star Tim Myers announces run for California lieutenant governor
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