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Garlin Gilchrist II
D · Michigan · 2026Garlin Gilchrist II is the Democratic nominee for Michigan secretary of state, chosen at the party's April 2026 endorsement convention — in Michigan, secretary of state nominees are selected at party conventions, not in the August 4 primary. Michigan's lieutenant governor since 2019, he campaigns on modernizing licensing and registration services and consumer protection. The seat is open with Secretary Jocelyn Benson running for governor; the race appears on the November 3 ballot.
Priorities
- Modernize licensing and registration
- Consumer protection in auto services
- Secure, accessible elections
On the ballot
Secretary Of State · Michigan · 2026
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