State
Barbara Byrum
Secretary of State — Michigan
Candidates
Executive experience | Education | Clean energy
Kim Telia is a Michigan Democrat and former state agency director running for Governor. Known for her executive experience and focus on education, workforce development, and clean energy, Telia has built broad coalitions across urban and rural communities. Her campaign emphasizes practical solutions over ideological purity.
State
Secretary of State — Michigan
Ingham County Clerk | former state representative | small business owner
Federal
U.S. House — Michigan
Diplomat | National Security Leader | Public Servant
Federal
U.S. Senate — Michigan
National Security Expert | Former CIA Officer | U.S. Senator
State
Governor — Michigan
former state senator | infrastructure investment | bipartisan dealmaker
Federal
U.S. House — Michigan
immigration attorney | former DOJ | democratic women's caucus
Federal
U.S. House — Michigan
State Senator | Nonprofit Executive | Education Leader
State
Governor — Nevada
consumer protection | housing affordability | prescription drug pricing
State
Secretary of State — Arizona
Marine Corps veteran | former prosecutor | election administration
State
State House — Alaska
education advocate | tri-partisan coalition | Anchorage
State
Governor — Ohio
public health leadership | healthcare access | education funding
State
Governor — Minnesota
antitrust enforcement | agricultural policy | consumer protection
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Governor — Kentucky
former attorney general | disaster response | Democratic Governors Association chair
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