"We must stand tall against these attacks on our people," the lieutenant governor said. "We must fight for what matters. We must protect our people."

Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced Tuesday that he is running to become Michigan‘s first black governor. The campaigns for Michigan’s future political leader come after the November election where the state elected the Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash that includes two prominent statewide officeholders in one of the most tightly divided states.