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From Grassroots to Governing with Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist
Manage episode 480040793 series 1225423
Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor Garlin Gilchrist discusses his race for governor in 2026 and lessons learned as the state’s second-in-command in the middle of the extraordinary crisis that was the COVID-19 pandemic.
He shares his wins in office, including advancing criminal justice reform and expanding broadband access, as well as what he believes went wrong in the 2024 election. Gilchrist also shares why his unique background as a software engineer turned community organizer makes him fit to lead the state and he shares his vision for the future of Michigan.
REFERENCES:
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist - campaign website // bluesky
153 episodes
Manage episode 480040793 series 1225423
Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor Garlin Gilchrist discusses his race for governor in 2026 and lessons learned as the state’s second-in-command in the middle of the extraordinary crisis that was the COVID-19 pandemic.
He shares his wins in office, including advancing criminal justice reform and expanding broadband access, as well as what he believes went wrong in the 2024 election. Gilchrist also shares why his unique background as a software engineer turned community organizer makes him fit to lead the state and he shares his vision for the future of Michigan.
REFERENCES:
Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist - campaign website // bluesky
153 episodes
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