Garlin Gilchrist Wins Michigan Secretary of State Race
Democratic candidate Garlin Gilchrist won the Michigan Secretary of State race, defeating Republican Anthony Forlini with 53% of the vote.
Garlin Gilchrist won the Michigan Secretary of State race in the November 3 general election, according to projections from the Associated Press and The New York Times. Gilchrist, who has served as the state's lieutenant governor since January 2019, secured 53% of the vote with over 80% of precincts reporting as of November 4.
He defeated Republican candidate Anthony Forlini. Gilchrist campaigned on a platform focused on eliminating dark money from politics, modernizing licensing and registration, and increasing accountability for big tech and auto companies.
His victory followed endorsements from several major organizations, including the United Auto Workers, the National Education Association, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
