LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched his campaign for Governor of Michigan Monday morning. In a video posted online, Gilchrist discusses the hope he has for Michigan families.

After it was revealed last week that the Garlin Gilchrist was eyeing a run to replace outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, he made the news official Tuesday morning.

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a period of uncertainty for his party.

A spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State confirmed to 13 ON YOUR SIDE that Michigan's Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist filed paperwork on Tuesday to form a committee to run for governor in next year's midterm elections.

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.

Michigan Lieutenant Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D) announced Tuesday that he is running for governor in the perennial battleground. Why it matters: The crowded race for the governor's mansion will be among the most closely watched and expensive contests over the next two years.

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II launched his campaign for governor of Michigan on Tuesday. On a post on X, formerly Twitter, Gilchrist posted a video discussing his accomplishments as Lieutenant Governor, his goals for Michigan, and his aim to "stand tall for Michigan and deliver for our families."