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MICHIGAN, March 11, 2025 ~ The field of candidates looking to become Michigan‘s next governor grew Tuesday morning when Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrest announced he would run for the state’s highest office.
The former software engineer and Detroit native has served in his position alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer since 2018, who is term limited to run again in the 2026 election. “Hearing from people, they want results, they want a problem solver,” Gilchrest told WJR. “In me, they get an engineer who will work with you, listen to you, and if I don’t have a solution, we’ll find a solution or we’ll build a solution, build a team to make it happen.”
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March 11, 2025 ~ Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joins Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to announce his campaign for Michigan governor in 2026, aiming to improve the state’s appeal for innovators.
(CONTINUED) Gilchrest joins Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson for the Democratic primary, with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan running as an independent. Former candidate for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District Anthony Hudson, and Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt are running in the Republican primary.
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