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At a moment when voting rights, personal data, and democracy itself are under attack, Michigan needs a Secretary of State who isn’t afraid to stand up to powerful interests. Garlin Gilchrist is ready for that fight.

And for Secretary of State, the UAW stands with Garlin Gilchrist to preserve our democracy and right to vote as Michigan continues to be ground zero in attacks on the ballot box.

“Michigan is ground zero for attacks on our right to vote and Garlin Gilchrist is the person we need to protect our democracy,” said Dwayne Walker, UAW Local 900 President and Michigan CAP Council Executive Committee member. “Garlin is a strong ally to the UAW and has shown up time and again to not just stand tall but to stand in solidarity with Michigan’s working class when we’ve needed him the most. The choice is clear for the UAW’s Michigan CAP General Board as to who should lead our state in this critical moment, when our vote needs leadership most.”

AAPAC endorsed Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state in November. The endorsement of the Democratic candidate reflects AAPAC’s commitment to supporting leaders with extensive experience in government administration, protecting voting rights and modernizing public services, as well as his close relationship with the Arab American community. Gilchrist has served as Michigan’s lieutenant governor since 2019. His accomplishments include leading criminal justice initiatives, expanding affordable housing opportunities and improving the infrastructure of government services, drawing on his background in software engineering. Gilchrist maintains a strong friendship with the Arab and Muslim communities in Metro Detroit. He was among the few officials in Michigan, and across the United States, who dared to describe Israel’s crimes in Gaza as “genocide.”

Garlin Gilchrist, who currently serves as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, is running to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State. He trained as an engineer at the University of Michigan and after a few years of working in the field he shifted to political advocacy work in DC which included working for MoveOn.org and President Obama’s 2008 campaign. He returned to Michigan in 2014 to work for Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration as director of innovation where he created the “Improve Detroit” app to help residents report issues like potholes and water problems.

As lieutenant governor since 2019, Gilchrist co-chaired Michigan's task forces on jail and pretrial incarceration and on juvenile justice, helping pass criminal justice legislation aimed at building a fairer system while saving taxpayer money. He chaired the state's COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force during the pandemic, work credited with helping Michigan lead the nation in addressing racial disparities in health outcomes. He's also focused heavily on expanding broadband access, connecting over 27,000 homes and businesses to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, and has touted delivering roughly 60,000 new housing units statewide over a recent three-year period along with expanded access to affordable health care. He additionally served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association and became the first Black lieutenant governor in Michigan history.

As Secretary of State, Gilchrist would focus on protecting voting rights and election security, pushing for more transparency around dark money in politics, and defending residents' voter registration and license-plate data from misuse by big tech and the Trump administration. He also wants to modernize licensing and registration services and hold auto repair companies accountable for ripping off consumers.

Gilchrist has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan Education Association, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Gilchrist’s opponent in this race is Republican Anthony Forlini who is currently serving as the Clerk for Macomb County. Forlini supports Trump's SAVE Act which could disenfranchise Michigan voters and hired a J6 rioter and election denier into his office in Macomb.

Garlin Gilchrist is the most progressive choice in this race.

Garlin Gilchrist, who currently serves as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, is running to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State. He trained as an engineer at the University of Michigan and after a few years of working in the field he shifted to political advocacy work in DC which included working for MoveOn.org and President Obama’s 2008 campaign. He returned to Michigan in 2014 to work for Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration as director of innovation where he created the “Improve Detroit” app to help residents report issues like potholes and water problems.

As lieutenant governor since 2019, Gilchrist co-chaired Michigan's task forces on jail and pretrial incarceration and on juvenile justice, helping pass criminal justice legislation aimed at building a fairer system while saving taxpayer money. He chaired the state's COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force during the pandemic, work credited with helping Michigan lead the nation in addressing racial disparities in health outcomes. He's also focused heavily on expanding broadband access, connecting over 27,000 homes and businesses to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, and has touted delivering roughly 60,000 new housing units statewide over a recent three-year period along with expanded access to affordable health care. He additionally served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association and became the first Black lieutenant governor in Michigan history.

As Secretary of State, Gilchrist would focus on protecting voting rights and election security, pushing for more transparency around dark money in politics, and defending residents' voter registration and license-plate data from misuse by big tech and the Trump administration. He also wants to modernize licensing and registration services and hold auto repair companies accountable for ripping off consumers.

Gilchrist has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan Education Association, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Gilchrist’s opponent in this race is Republican Anthony Forlini who is currently serving as the Clerk for Macomb County. Forlini supports Trump's SAVE Act which could disenfranchise Michigan voters and hired a J6 rioter and election denier into his office in Macomb.

Garlin Gilchrist is the most progressive choice in this race.

Garlin Gilchrist, who currently serves as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, is running to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State. He trained as an engineer at the University of Michigan and after a few years of working in the field he shifted to political advocacy work in DC which included working for MoveOn.org and President Obama’s 2008 campaign. He returned to Michigan in 2014 to work for Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration as director of innovation where he created the “Improve Detroit” app to help residents report issues like potholes and water problems.

As lieutenant governor since 2019, Gilchrist co-chaired Michigan's task forces on jail and pretrial incarceration and on juvenile justice, helping pass criminal justice legislation aimed at building a fairer system while saving taxpayer money. He chaired the state's COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force during the pandemic, work credited with helping Michigan lead the nation in addressing racial disparities in health outcomes. He's also focused heavily on expanding broadband access, connecting over 27,000 homes and businesses to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, and has touted delivering roughly 60,000 new housing units statewide over a recent three-year period along with expanded access to affordable health care. He additionally served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association and became the first Black lieutenant governor in Michigan history.

As Secretary of State, Gilchrist would focus on protecting voting rights and election security, pushing for more transparency around dark money in politics, and defending residents' voter registration and license-plate data from misuse by big tech and the Trump administration. He also wants to modernize licensing and registration services and hold auto repair companies accountable for ripping off consumers.

Gilchrist has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan Education Association, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Gilchrist’s opponent in this race is Republican Anthony Forlini who is currently serving as the Clerk for Macomb County. Forlini supports Trump's SAVE Act which could disenfranchise Michigan voters and hired a J6 rioter and election denier into his office in Macomb.

Garlin Gilchrist is the most progressive choice in this race.

Garlin Gilchrist, who currently serves as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, is running to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State. He trained as an engineer at the University of Michigan and after a few years of working in the field he shifted to political advocacy work in DC which included working for MoveOn.org and President Obama’s 2008 campaign. He returned to Michigan in 2014 to work for Mayor Mike Duggan’s administration as director of innovation where he created the “Improve Detroit” app to help residents report issues like potholes and water problems.

As lieutenant governor since 2019, Gilchrist co-chaired Michigan's task forces on jail and pretrial incarceration and on juvenile justice, helping pass criminal justice legislation aimed at building a fairer system while saving taxpayer money. He chaired the state's COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force during the pandemic, work credited with helping Michigan lead the nation in addressing racial disparities in health outcomes. He's also focused heavily on expanding broadband access, connecting over 27,000 homes and businesses to reliable, affordable high-speed internet, and has touted delivering roughly 60,000 new housing units statewide over a recent three-year period along with expanded access to affordable health care. He additionally served as chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association and became the first Black lieutenant governor in Michigan history.

As Secretary of State, Gilchrist would focus on protecting voting rights and election security, pushing for more transparency around dark money in politics, and defending residents' voter registration and license-plate data from misuse by big tech and the Trump administration. He also wants to modernize licensing and registration services and hold auto repair companies accountable for ripping off consumers.

Gilchrist has been endorsed by the following progressive partner organizations: American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, Michigan Education Association, Equality Michigan Action Network, Michigan AFL-CIO, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan United Action, and Service Employees International Union - Michigan.

Gilchrist’s opponent in this race is Republican Anthony Forlini who is currently serving as the Clerk for Macomb County. Forlini supports Trump's SAVE Act which could disenfranchise Michigan voters and hired a J6 rioter and election denier into his office in Macomb.

Garlin Gilchrist is the most progressive choice in this race.

In statewide races, we’re supporting Jocelyn Benson for Governor, Winnie Brinks for Lieutenant Governor, Garlin Gilchrist II for Secretary of State, and Eli Savit for Attorney General. Each will continue fighting for working families and build on the progress we’ve made over the last few years.

MI Poder, an organization dedicated to expanding Latino/Latina political power in Michigan, issued the following endorsements: Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate; Jocleyn Benson for governor; Eli Savit for attorney general; Garlin Gilchrist for secretary of state; Sean McCann for 4th Congressional District representative; Christian Vukasovich for 5th Congressional District representative; Debbie Dingell for 6th Congressional representative; Will Lawrence for 7th Congressional District representative; Rashida Tlaib for 12th Congressional District representative; Donavan McKinney for 13th Congressional District representative; and Megan Cavanagh and Noah Hood for the open Supreme Court justice seats.