"We must stand tall against these attacks on our people," the lieutenant governor said. "We must fight for what matters. We must protect our people."

On March 11, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched his campaign for Governor of Michigan. Gilchrist II has leveraged his engineering, entrepreneurial, and public service background to improve local and state government services for Michigan citizens and families.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash that includes two prominent statewide officeholders in one of the most tightly divided states.