Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist and Lt. Gov

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.
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)
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist seeks promotion to governor
LANSING — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II wants a promotion to Michigan’s top government job, launching a campaign for governor Tuesday by touting himself as an engineer who can fix problems.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches run for governor
Michigan Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D) announced Tuesday that he is running for governor in the perennial battleground. Why it matters: The crowded race for the governor's mansion will be among the most closely watched and expensive contests over the next two years.
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 ...
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils second round of top 40 priority bills for 2025 session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the second round of his top 40 priority bills for the 2025 legislative session, highlighting ...
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 ...
Lt. Gov. Patrick’s ‘top 40′ bill additions include teacher benefits, lottery courier ban
Patrick released the first 25 bills in his list on Jan. 29, which included school vouchers, a THC ban and homestead ...
'Squishes' and controversial posts: Micah Beckwith takes different approach to lt. gov. role
The GOP activists who elected Lt. Gov. Beckwith appreciate his aggressive, upfront style. Others view it as an affront to the institution.
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Bill to replace lt. gov position in Florida advances again
The House Government Operations Subcommittee has approved of a proposal to end the office of lieutenant governor.
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Potential GOP field grows in Virginia governor's race
Virginians will choose a new governor this year, as incumbent Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is term-limited. So far, Democrats have coalesced behind former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, but the Republican ...
Lt. Gov. Rodriguez visits Eau Claire for discussion on health care in proposed budget
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez sat down with community leaders in Eau Claire on Tuesday to discuss healthcare proposals in the upcoming state budget. As an appointed chair on Gov. Tony Evers’ Task Force on ...
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel’s new role: Tackling Ohio’s workforce barriers
Gov. Mike DeWine says Tressel's unique background makes him the perfect choice to lead the state's new employment initiative.