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Michigan's Lt. Gov. Gilchrist Ends Secretary of State Bid

1/13/2026

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On January 12, 2026, Garlin Gilchrist II, Michigan's lieutenant governor, announced he is ending his bid to seek Democratic nomination for Secretary of State.
In a video, he stressed transparency and protecting personal data, stating, "I will shine a light on dark money and put the public first."
He enters the Democratic primary for Secretary of State with Barbara Byrum, Ingham County Clerk, and Agohogho Ebevibie, Deputy Secretary of State.

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Story summary

On January 12, 2026, Garlin Gilchrist II, Michigan's lieutenant governor, announced he is ending his bid to seek Democratic nomination for Secretary of State.
In a video, he stressed transparency and protecting personal data, stating, "I will shine a light on dark money and put the public first."
He enters the Democratic primary for Secretary of State with Barbara Byrum, Ingham County Clerk, and Agohogho Ebevibie, Deputy Secretary of State.