Garlin Gilchrist II
Democratic- Background: Lieutenant governor; software-engineering background.
State leadership · November 3, 2026
Secretary of State
What this office does
Oversees state election administration and driver and vehicle services. Local clerks also have essential election responsibilities.
5 listed candidates · Vote for no more than 1
4 years
Canton Precinct 8 sample ballot (PDF) · Names and voting limits follow this sample.
Research draft · Candidate order follows the sample ballot. Priorities summarize candidate or office statements, not independently verified outcomes. Missing responses do not mean a candidate has no position.
Compare major-party candidates
Compare backgrounds, priorities and records using the same evidence standards. Statements are attributed; gaps are not filled with assumptions. Source review dates remain unchanged.
Also on your ballot: Christine Sloan, Scott E. Aughney, Eric Borregard. View their profiles ↓
Background
Anthony G. Forlini
Republican- Background: Macomb County clerk; former legislator and township supervisor.
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Key positions & priorities
Garlin Gilchrist II
Democratic- Stated priorities: Supports modernized services, clerk cybersecurity training, paper trails and audits.
Anthony G. Forlini
Republican- Stated priorities: Supports stronger election verification and resources for local clerks.
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Record & research gaps
Garlin Gilchrist II
Democratic- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Garlin Gilchrist II
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Anthony G. Forlini
Republican- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Anthony G. Forlini
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Other candidates on your ballot
Christine Sloan
Campaign website not verified as of October 12, 2026.VOTE411 candidate profile
Key positions & record
- Background: Background not yet verified for this guide.
- Stated priorities: No response in the VOTE411 questionnaire reviewed.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Christine Sloan
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Scott E. Aughney
Key positions & record
- Background: Describes himself as a contractor and musician.
- Stated priorities: Proposes manual election systems in place of electronic tabulators and pollbooks, and walk-in vehicle services.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Scott E. Aughney
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Eric Borregard
Key positions & record
- Background: Describes himself as a retired graphics artist and teacher.
- Stated priorities: Current priorities not yet verified for this guide.
- Record review: A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. Priorities are not proof of results.
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Evidence & research notes
VOTE411 · Eric Borregard
Candidate questionnaire · Candidate-reported information; not an independent assessment of results.
A complete voting or action-record review is not yet included. A promise is not proof of an outcome; missing research is not evidence of no record.
Reviewed October 1, 2026.
Office and ballot references: VOTE411 · Secretary of State.
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