NEGAUNEE, MI— Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist officially kicked off his campaign for governor in Negaunee over the weekend.
He held a meet-and-greet at Strega Nona to see what was on people’s minds.
The Democrat was the latest to throw his hat into the ring for governor. He joins Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson on the Democratic ticket.
Former Detroit mayor Mike Duggan is running as an independent.
Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt and U.S. Representative John James are on the ballot as Republicans.
Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer cannot run again due to term limits.