Garlin Gilchrist
Garlin Gilchrist | |
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| Secretary of State-elect of Michigan | |
| Assuming office January 1, 2027 | |
| Governor | Jocelyn Benson (elect) |
| Succeeding | Jocelyn Benson |
| 64th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Governor | Gretchen Whitmer |
| Preceded by | Brian Calley |
| Succeeded by | Winnie Brinks (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1982 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen Gilchrist |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Michigan (BE) |
| Occupation | Politician, engineer, entrepreneur, activist |
| Website | Government website |
Garlin Gilchrist II (born September 25, 1982) is an American politician, engineer, entrepreneur, and activist who is the Secretary of State-elect of Michigan. He is the 64th lieutenant governor of Michigan, since January 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
In March 2025, Gilchrist announced his candidacy for governor of Michigan in the 2026 gubernatorial election. However, he dropped out of the race to successfully run for Secretary of State instead.
References
- ↑ Oosting, Jonathan (August 19, 2018). "Whitmer taps Garlin Gilchrist II as running mate". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ↑ Lawler, Emily (August 21, 2018). "5 things to know about Garlin Gilchrist II, Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate". MLive.com. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ↑ Kamisar, Ben (March 11, 2025). "Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race". NBC News. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Democrat Garlin Gilchrist wins Michigan secretary of state race". MLIVE. November 3, 2026. Retrieved November 3, 2026.
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