Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist is expected to announce his plans to run for governor next week - joining a crowded Democratic field.

LANSING — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II filed paperwork to run for governor this week and will announce his candidacy next week.

Garlin Gilchrist II has formed a candidate committee to run for governor, signaling he may join the race to replace Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Michigan Department of State Press Secretary Sam May said in an email Thursday that Gilchrist filed paperwork Tuesday to form a committee to run for governor.

LANSING, Mich. - Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist has filed to form a committee to run for governor according to the Michigan Department of State.Gilchrist

The last thing any of us wants is a generation of young men falling behind their fathers and grandfathers,” Whitmer said.

Gretchen Whitmer made a direct appeal to young men ... Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, was complimentary of the Governor's collaborative message, but wants Whitmer and ...

Five people say they're running and more are considering plans for the 2026 race more than a year before votes will be cast.

Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 2025 State of the State address ... To Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson… these are hard jobs and we're serving in tough times. Thank you for your ...

Gretchen Whitmer made a direct appeal to young men ... Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, was complimentary of the Governor’s collaborative message, but wants Whitmer ...

Gretchen Whitmer made a direct appeal to young men ... Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, was complimentary of the Governor’s collaborative message, but wants Whitmer ...