MI-SOS: Adam Hollier (D) out of secretary of state race, aims to rejoin Michigan Senate in 2026
Adam Hollier, who once served in the Michigan Senate representing Detroit, is exiting the race for secretary of state and announced his plan to try and rejoin the upper chamber of the Legislature.
Hollier officially suspended his campaign for Michigan’s top elections and state administration official on Tuesday. His announcement came after the powerful Michigan AFL-CIO labor federation backed one of his key opponents, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
“This race was never about me, it was about ensuring strong Black leadership at every level in our state,” Hollier said in a statement. “It is with that higher purpose that I am stepping aside in my race for secretary of state and running for re-election to the state Senate, in the hopes that our community will be able to come together and ensure we have real representation up and down the ballot in November.”
Hollier said he is seeking reelection to Michigan’s 3rd State Senate District because it is “where I know I can best serve.”
https://michiganadvance.com/2026/02/03/adam-hollier-out-of-secretary-of-state-race-aims-to-rejoin-michigan-senate-in-2026/