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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Enters 2026 Governor's Race

Gilchrist aims to become Michigan's first Black governor, setting up a competitive Democratic primary in a key battleground state.

FILE - Michigan Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II attends a bill signing ceremony, April 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
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Garlin Gilchrist II, lieutenant governor of Michigan, during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

Overview

  • Garlin Gilchrist, Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, has announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race.
  • If elected, Gilchrist would make history as Michigan’s first Black governor and one of a few in U.S. history.
  • The Democratic primary field includes Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, alongside Gilchrist.
  • Gilchrist’s platform emphasizes affordable housing, healthcare access, and economic opportunity, drawing on his background as a software engineer and public servant.
  • The general election could see a three-way contest, with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan running as an independent and Republicans fielding strong challengers like Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt.