Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II has ended his campaign for Michigan governor and begun a bid for Secretary of State, describing a change of heart that compelled him to seek the post as Michigan's top elections official. The pivot comes as Gilchrist's fundraising lagged behind his opponents in the governor's race and early polls indicated Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson enjoyed a formidable edge over him. In addition to Benson, Gilchrist's departure from the race leaves Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson as the other major Democratic candidate. Check the link in our bio for more. #detroit #michigan #michiganSOS #michigangovernor #election #GarlinGilchrist ltgovgilchrist garlinii michigansos