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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 21h

We’re 30 days away from Election Day! 🗳️ Tell your friends, make your plan, and get out the vote!

Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Honored to have the endorsement of the Detroit Free Press Editorial Board. They understand the stakes of this election and the role Secretary of State plays in protecting our democracy.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we celebrate the brave voices who have fought for equality. We must continue building a Michigan where everyone feels safe, respected, and free to be themselves.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Times are tough. But we Michiganders are still smiling and showing up for one another. And I’ll always be there with you.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Instead of fixing the problems their policies have created, Republicans have focused on making it harder for Americans to vote. They know the power you hold at the ballot box, and they’re trying to take it away rather than earn your support.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Companies like Flock are putting Michiganders’ privacy and personal data at risk. As Secretary of State, I’ll stand up to companies that put profits over your privacy and protect your data.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great to be at the Hillsdale County Fair Parade this morning! Every Michigan community matters. And I will Stand TALL for them every single time.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

When we commit to showing up and making our voices heard, we make change. This November, we have an opportunity to vote to protect our communities and build a future that works for all of us.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Supreme Court just opened the door for the Trump administration to build a federal database of Americans’ personal information to target voter rolls. As Secretary of State, I’ll Stand TALL to protect Michiganders’ data and make sure no eligible voter loses their voice.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Grateful to join Emgage last night for the State of the Ummah, celebrating Muslim culture and the powerful voices shaping our communities.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’ve all lost a wallet before. And when you lose it, you lose the IDs you use every single day. As Secretary of State, I’ll make government work for you by giving Michiganders the convenient option of a secure digital ID right at their fingertips.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

40 days until Election Day. 🗳️ Michigan, register to vote, make your plan, and use your right to vote for a better future.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

In the Detroit Free Press today: My plan to Stand TALL against money in politics

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, my Stand TALL agenda drops: shining light on the money in our politics to make our campaign finance laws and government work for every Michigander.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A Wayne State student told me a Michigan auto shop scammed him out of $2,000. As Secretary of State, I’ll hold bad actors accountable and protect Michiganders from getting ripped off when they get their cars fixed.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

As America’s only statewide elected software developer, I know how to protect data and information. We must protect Michiganders’ personal information from an administration who wants to access it or use it to target people.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

To everyone in Michigan observing Yom Kippur, I wish you a meaningful and peaceful day of reflection, atonement, and renewal. May this day bring you and your loved ones peace, strength, and a renewed commitment to building a better future together. G’mar Chatima Tova.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Honored to join the Sikh community to celebrate Sikh heritage, culture, and the incredible contributions Sikh Michiganders make to our state.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So many people feel like big corporations and the richest people have all the power in politics. I understand why. But we have something that is more powerful when we use it: our vote. We need to show up and prove that the power still belongs to the people.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The attacks on our voting methods are nothing more than confusion and fear mongering. This year, vote to defeat those who are attacking voting. And remember: Michigan’s voting laws have not changed.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This November, and every opportunity going forward, we need to vote like our lives depend on it.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’ve made more trips to the U.P. as Lieutenant Governor than any other statewide elected official. I’ll keep showing up because Yoopers’ voices matter.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My Statement on SCOTUS Decision Rejecting Trump Vote By Mail Order

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It’s National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ Unfortunately, Elon Musk is working with the Trump Administration and funding scams like VoteSafe.org that target voters, spread misinformation, and collect your personal data. Make sure you register to vote at Michigan.Gov/Vote or Vote.Gov ✅

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My opponent is desperate to serve Trump. I’m running to serve you. Michigan needs a Secretary of State who answers to Michiganders, not Trump or wealthy corporations.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are seeing a rise in Islamophobia and other forms of religion-based hatred that we cannot ignore. At the Islamic Society of North America conference in Detroit, I shared what my Christian faith teaches me about fear, love, and power.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My opponent can't say who won the 2020 election, but wants us to trust him to run our elections? More proof he answers to Trump, not Michiganders. No thanks.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Michigan elections belong to Michiganders. My thoughts on the Trump Administration meddling in Michigan’s elections, now in The Detroit News.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Wishing a happy and meaningful Rosh Hashanah to everyone celebrating. As we welcome the Jewish New Year, may this be a time of reflection, renewal, and hope for the year ahead.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11 as well as the first responders and fellow Americans who showed extraordinary courage to step up when their neighbors needed them most. We will never forget.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We need people in government who understand technology, not people who are intimidated by it. As a software engineer, I know how technology works and what protections we need to keep Michiganders’ data safe.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This weekend, I joined John Conyers III and his team in District 3 to talk with East Side residents and make sure they know their voice matters and that they can use it this November. 🗣️🗳️

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You have to be a U.S. citizen to vote. That has always been true, and it will remain true. The SAVE Act isn’t about stopping noncitizens from voting. It’s a Republican ploy to confuse voters and make it harder for eligible Americans to cast their ballots. We must stop this noise.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This story highlights 2 important truths: 1️⃣ We are building momentum to Stand TALL for Democracy and Privacy this November 2️⃣ The Republicans are poised to spend unprecedented resources to seize control of the Secretary of State office. We cannot let them.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We cannot let Republicans get their hands on the Secretary of State’s office. They’ve proven time and time again that when they get control, voters get turned away, voting rights get attacked, and our elections get put at risk.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Proud to have the endorsement of the Teamsters Joint Council 43. Together we will stand TALL for working families and organized labor. 💪

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Voting is how we fix the systems that fail us. Trump doesn’t want you to vote because he knows you might vote against him. I’ll Stand TALL for your right to choose, protect your vote, and make sure that right remains yours.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Spending Labor Day with the union workers who keep America moving. Proud to Stand TALL with and celebrate our sisters and brothers who fight every day for good jobs, fair wages, and stronger communities.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today, we celebrate the Michiganders who keep our state moving forward every single day. Strong unions mean stronger workers, stronger families, and a stronger Michigan. I’ll always stand with the working people. Happy Labor Day! ✊

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Macomb County resident? Yeah. My opponent handed over YOUR data to Trump without a second thought.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Thank you Islamic Society of North America for hosting your conference in Detroit and inviting me to break bread. Michigan’s Muslim community is powerful and present. Let’s use our voices and come together this November.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

MSU vs. UofM: We asked them what they really think about each other. Here’s what they had to say 👀

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The federal government is coming for your data even more aggressively than they already are. But this is Michigan, and we don’t stand for that. As your Secretary of State, I’ll stand TALL against federal overreach and protect you, your privacy, and your families.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Big Tech companies want to bully you into accepting data centers and fleets of cameras in your communities. They want to surveil you, profit off your data, and use it against you.  As Secretary of State, I’ll do everything in my power to stand up to Big Tech and make sure Michiganders come first.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Right now, people can privately donate to campaigns without the public knowing until after the election. As Secretary of State, I’ll change that. If you give money to a campaign, own it. Stand on it. Let voters know where the money is coming from.

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Michigan, thank you for standing TALL behind me through November. Let’s win this together! 💪

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Garlin Gilchrist II @garlingilchrist.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We’re facing a federal government that wants to access your private data, weaponize it against you, surveil you, and push its agenda onto our communities without your permission. I’m committed to standing up for your privacy and stopping it.

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