Garlin Gilchrist

I’m a public servant, an entrepreneur, a dad, a husband, and an engineer who spent a lot of my life making the government actually work for people. I’m not done with that, not by a long shot Today, I am declaring my candidacy for Secretary of State of Michigan.

Whenever I’m with the @micollegedems I’m reminded that the future of our democracy is in good hands. Grateful for the passion and the conversations I had at their convention yesterday.

A new poll shows our campaign leading MAGA Anthony Forlini 44%–40% in the race for Secretary of State. People want someone who will protect their rights, defend our elections from conspiracy theorists, and deliver efficient, modern services they can count on. Let’s get to work.

I’m honored to have the support of the @IBEWMichigan, and I’ll always #StandTALL with them to protect our right to vote and our democracy. When working people can make their voices heard at the ballot box, we can win fair wages, safe workplaces, strong benefits, and dignity on the job for every family in Michigan.

Michigan, you have just a few days to sign the Michigan Money out of Politics petition. Let’s make sure this important initiative gets on the ballot so we can eliminate dark money and create a system that works for you, not giant corporations and utility companies. Click the link below to sign

Congratulations to @ChedrickGreene on a well deserved, and hard earned big win last night. Your campaign set the tone and we’re going to carry this momentum all the way to November when we elect Democrats up and down the ballot.

This year’s Detroit Cinco de Mayo parade was incredible! 🎉🇲🇽 The history. The pride. The culture. This is what make Southwest Detroit so special. I'm committed to fighting for and protecting the rights and votes of my neighbors in Detroit and across this state and will do so as Secretary of State.

I’m honored to have the support of former Congressman Mark Schauer. We will #StandTALL for Michigan.

I'm honored to have the endorsement of the Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus and proud to #StandTALL with leaders who have always fought to expand opportunity and protect our democracy.

The Supreme Court just gutted the Voting Rights Act, allowing MAGA to slice and dice our communities for their own power. We can and will #StandTALL to fight back with everything we have.

I'm proud to march through Southwest Detroit for the Mexican Patriotic Committee's annual Cinco de Mayo Parade this Sunday — and I want YOU by my side! Join me and our team as we celebrate the vibrant culture, history, and spirit that make our community so special. Want to walk with us? Sign up to volunteer below! 👇 garlingilchrist.com/cincodemayo

My statement on the Supreme Court's decision to gut Section II of the VRA.

We need to send @ChedrickGreene to the Michigan Senate. If you’re in SD-35, make sure you have a plan to vote 📬 If you have a mail ballot and haven’t sent it in, submit ASAP in person at a dropbox location or your county clerk’s office 🗳️ Saginaw voters, you can early vote at the early vote center at 618 Cass Street 🔘Or vote in person on Election Day, May 5 #StandTALL and stand with Chedrick this Tuesday

It’s always fun to watch someone get to experience what makes Detroit such a special place. Tom, you are always welcome here and I hope I have the chance to show you around next time.

Congratulations to the Detroit Branch of the NAACP on a successful and inspiring 71st Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner.

Put it in the front page, back page, middle page, wherever – headliners, column one or two, the Pistons won game two. #ALLDAWG #DeeetroitBasketball

Recap ⏪🔥 We #StandTALL. Together. Thank you Michigan Democrats. Let's work together. Let's win together. For All of Us. For Michigan.

Thank you @ElissaSlotkin. I look forward to working together to protect our democracy and Michigan's free and fair elections.

Thank you for your support @JocelynBenson. We're going to build on the foundation you laid and #StandTALL together to defend our rights, our data, our democracy, and our future.

Michigan Democrats! I am so proud to be your endorsed candidate for Secretary of State. Thank you for standing with me. There's much work ahead, and I am ready to #StandTALL with you to protect our democracy and our future. LFG!