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Secretary of State
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Garlin Gilchrist II

Candidate for Secretary of State

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Campaign website
garlingilchrist.com

Lieutenant governor of Michigan for two terms, serving with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. An engineer by training.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Pledges action against auto repair businesses that overcharge

    Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan

    Campaign website · Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan · garlingilchrist.com

    “Hold accountable companies that rip you off when you get your car fixed.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports legislation to expose dark money in politics

    Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan

    Campaign website · Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan · garlingilchrist.com

    “Fight for more legislative action that shine a light on dark money in our politics.”
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  • Proposes modernizing driver's license and vehicle registration services

    Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan

    Campaign website · Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan · garlingilchrist.com

    “Modernize licensing and registration by providing smarter, 21st century service.”
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  • Pledges to protect voter registration and license-plate data

    Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan

    Campaign website · Garlin Gilchrist for Michigan · garlingilchrist.com

    “Stand tall against big tech companies and the Trump administration who want to abuse your personal voter registration information or license-plate data.”
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