Michigan Secretary of State Race

Michigan held four debates this week. Here's what they showed.

Michigan hosted debates for the governor's race, as well as Secretary of State, U.S. Senate and the 7th Congressional District. Here's a recap from debate week and what it showed.

Macomb County Clerk and Republican candidate for Michigan secretary of state Anthony Forlini speaks at a podium in a county elections office. He stands before stacks of documents and boxes of copy paper, flanked by several people. American and Michigan flags stand behind him, with election-office signage on the wall.

Politics & Government

Michigan secretary of state candidates outline priorities

Russ McNamara

Democrat Garlin Gilchrist focused on overhauling and enforcing campaign finance law Wednesday. Republican Anthony Forlini has made election and ballot security the centerpiece of his campaign.

Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd (left) and Macomb County Prosecutor Anthony Forlini (right) won Michigan GOP convention early endorsements for the offices of Secretary of State and Attorney General.

Politics & Government

Michigan Republicans endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state

Rick Pluta

Eaton County Prosecutor Doug Lloyd won the endorsement for Michigan attorney general and Macomb County Clerk Tony Forlini won the Michigan secretary of state endorsement.

FILE - Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II waits before the State of the State address, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, file)

Politics & Government

Michigan's lieutenant governor drops gubernatorial bid and launches campaign for secretary of state

The Associated Press

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is dropping his bid to become governor and launching a campaign for secretary of state in the battleground state.

Then-state Senator Adam Hollier announced his candidacy for U.S. House of Representatives in 2022.

Politics & Government

Democrat Adam Hollier pulls out of Detroit congressional race, jumps into Secretary of State race

Steve Carmody

Hollier, a former state senator, previously ran for the Detroit congressional seat in 2022 and 2024. Both times Shri Thanedar won the Democratic nomination and the seat.