State

Secretary of State

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 5
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Secretary of State runs Michigan's elections and its driver's license and vehicle registration offices.

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Garlin Gilchrist II

Democratic

Lieutenant Governor of Michigan

The gist

Supports legislation to expose dark money in politics
Proposes modernizing driver's license and vehicle registration services
Pledges to protect voter registration and license-plate data
Pledges action against auto repair businesses that overcharge

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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”

Anthony G. Forlini

Republican

Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds

The gist

Proposes watermarked paper ballots statewide
Supports reporting election results without internet exposure
Proposes using public databases to remove ineligible voters
Pledges to stop sharing voter information with third-party groups
Proposes audits of county clerks for statewide consistency
Pledges to cut Secretary of State office wait times

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Proposes watermarked paper ballots statewide
Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website · Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State · forliniforus.com
“Require watermarked ballots statewide”
Supports reporting election results without internet exposure
Anthony's Priorities
Campaign website · Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State · forliniforus.com
“Results reporting that avoids unnecessary exposure to the internet (eliminating avoidable pathways)”
Proposes using public databases to remove ineligible voters
Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website · Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State · forliniforus.com
“Utilize all public databases to remove those not eligible to vote”
Pledges to stop sharing voter information with third-party groups
Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website · Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State · forliniforus.com
“Eliminate sending your voter information to third party groups”
Proposes audits of county clerks for statewide consistency
Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website · Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State · forliniforus.com
“Audit county clerks to keep consistency across state”
Pledges to cut Secretary of State office wait times
Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website · Anthony G. Forlini for Michigan Secretary of State · forliniforus.com
“Cut Secretary of State office wait times”

Christine Sloan

Libertarian

The gist

Opposes mass government surveillance and vehicle tracking
Supports open records and public budget reporting
Supports a narrower role for state government
Supports equal ballot access for all candidates

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Opposes mass government surveillance and vehicle tracking
Issues
Campaign website · Christine Sloan for Michigan Secretary of State · votechristinesloan.com
“Your data, your movements, your life — not the government's business.”
Supports open records and public budget reporting
Issues
Campaign website · Christine Sloan for Michigan Secretary of State · votechristinesloan.com
“You have a right to know how your money is spent.”
Supports a narrower role for state government
Issues
Campaign website · Christine Sloan for Michigan Secretary of State · votechristinesloan.com
“Government should do less. Your rights are not negotiable.”
Supports equal ballot access for all candidates
Christine Sloan for Michigan Secretary of State
Campaign website · Christine Sloan for Michigan Secretary of State · votechristinesloan.com
“Equal Access for Every Candidate”

Scott E. Aughney

U.S. Taxpayers

Drywall contractor

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No documented position found.

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Eric Borregard

Green

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No documented position found.

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