DETROIT — In response to Garlin Gilchrist’s election as Michigan’s next Secretary of State, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: 

“Having served with Garlin, I know how committed he is to making government work for working people — he was integral to the historic progress achieved by Michigan’s first Democratic trifecta in decades. As Secretary of State, Garlin will continue to stand tall for Michiganders and improve government services, defend our democracy, and protect Michiganders from those who try to abuse our personal information.”

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