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Garlin Gilchrist

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Garlin Gilchrist
64th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
GovernorGretchen Whitmer
Preceded byBrian Calley
Personal details
Born (1982-09-25) September 25, 1982 (age 42)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Ellen Gilchrist
Children3
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BE)
OccupationPolitician, engineer, entrepreneur, activist
WebsiteGovernment website

Garlin Gilchrist II (born September 25, 1982) is an American politician, engineer, entrepreneur, and activist. He is the 64th lieutenant governor of Michigan, since January 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[1][2]

In March 2025, Gilchrist announced his candidacy for governor of Michigan in the 2026 gubernatorial election.[3]

References

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  1. Oosting, Jonathan (August 19, 2018). "Whitmer taps Garlin Gilchrist II as running mate". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  2. Lawler, Emily (August 21, 2018). "5 things to know about Garlin Gilchrist II, Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate". MLive.com. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  3. Kamisar, Ben (March 11, 2025). "Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race". NBC News. Retrieved March 11, 2025.