Coverage dated October 8, 2026

SOS candidates Gilchrist, Forlini debate competing visions for election security

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Michigan's candidates for secretary of state both emphasized the importance of election security during their Thursday night debate at the University of Michigan.

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Bridge Michigan
Fact Check: Gilchrist, Forlini spar over election denialism in SOS debate (opens Bridge Michigan)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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Secretary of state nominees Garlin Gilchrist and Anthony Forlini argued whether a software engineer or county clerk would be best positioned to run the Michigan Department of State.
MLive
SOS candidates Gilchrist, Forlini debate competing visions for election security (opens MLive)
Published Oct 8, 2026
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Michigan's candidates for secretary of state both emphasized the importance of election security during their Thursday night debate at the University of Michigan.