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.

Congrats to the Kalamazoo Dems on a power-packed convention! Looking forward to seeing everyone #StandTALL in Detroit on 4/19. Together, we will protect votes, voting, and voters in Michigan.

Thank you UAW Region 1 Men’s Council for having me at the Night of Honor. It is always energizing to see sisters and brothers who always #StandTALL for one another on the job and in the community.

Michigan is lucky to have tenacious leaders like @electsharonmac in the state house. We need her back! Proud to #StandTALL with her at her campaign kickoff in Clawson today.

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE Michigan needs strong Democratic leadership — and I'm ready to deliver. Become a @MichiganDems member before 3/20 to vote at the State Endorsement Convention and #StandTall with me. Free to join. Takes 2 minutes. act.michigandems.com/a/member-free

Great night at Starters in Southfield watching Michigan take care of business 〽️🔥🏀 #MarchMadness #StandTall

Great to be with the Canton Democratic Club—grateful for the energy and commitment to getting things done for Michigan. Let’s keep building. #StandTall 🚀

Prayers up for Cade. Certified superstar. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

I’m proud to have the support of the Michigan Democratic Party Veterans Caucus. Service has always been a core value in my family — my dad worked as an engineer designing combat vehicles to support the men and women who serve. That gave me an early understanding of the responsibility we all share to support those who defend our country and protect our democracy. I’m grateful for the Veterans Caucus’s trust, and as Secretary of State, I’ll work every day to defend the right to vote, safeguard our elections, and make government work for the people.

Picks are in for #MarchMadness Only guarantee I’ll make: OSU is a first round exit. Wolverines have the best teams in the country. Go Blue!

Great to be with the @EatonCountyDems last night — had a blast talking about how we protect our democracy, stand up to extremism, and make government work for the people. And a special shoutout to my guy Ken for the homemade caramel — absolutely incredible. #StandTall

I’m grateful to have the support of the Michigan @WorkingFamilies Party. I’ve been proud to work alongside Michigan WFP to move our state forward — expanding access to justice and opportunity, standing up for workers’ rights and working people, and making the government deliver real results for families across Michigan. As Secretary of State, I’ll keep fighting to protect our voting rights, strengthen transparency in our elections, and ensure this office delivers for the people it's supposed to serve – working people.

The deadline to be an eligible voter at the @MichiganDems State Endorsement Convention is THIS FRIDAY, 3/20. Sign up for your free membership NOW and so you can #StandTall with me at convention. Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard. act.michigandems.com/a/member-free

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 We’re excited to announce our endorsement of Lt. Governor @garlin for Michigan Secretary of State. Garlin rejects corporate PAC money because he knows that special interests undermine our democracy. He’ll fight to make sure every Michigan voter is heard.

I’m proud to have the support of @StopBigMoney. For too long, special interests have distorted our politics and drowned out the voices of everyday people. That’s why I don’t take a dime of corporate PAC money. As Secretary of State, I’ll work to strengthen transparency in campaign finance, defend the sacred right to vote, and protect our elections.

Democracy isn’t just about casting a ballot. It’s about trusting the system behind it. That means transparent audits. Clear campaign finance reporting. Strong data protections. I’m running to make sure Michigan leads the nation in all three.

Michigan doesn’t have to choose between secure elections and high turnout. We can — and must — have both. Only eligible citizens voting. Strong audits and safeguards. Modern systems that make participation easier. That’s the standard I’m running to uphold.

I'm proud to have 11 new endorsements from leaders across Michigan! #StandTall

I’m proud to have the support of the Michigan Democratic Party Progressive Caucus. I’m grateful for their leadership pushing our party and our government to work better for working people. As Secretary of State, I’ll stand with them to protect the right to vote, stand up to Trump and dark money, and make government work for Michigan families.

Elections are the infrastructure of democracy. And as an engineer, I know that infrastructure requires planning, maintenance, security, and oversight. That’s why I’m in this race, to make the system and infrastructure of elections work better for the people of Michigan