Tim Myers, a founding member of the band OneRepublic, will pivot from his run for Congress to marketing campaign in California’s lieutenant governor race as a substitute, coming into a crowded area of candidates for a stepping-stone job with little established political energy.
“Tim is working for Lt. Governor to repair a damaged political system dominated by profession politicians and particular pursuits and rigged in opposition to the working class,” his marketing campaign said in an announcement.
The No. 2 place in California state authorities carries little official energy, however is historically seen as a steppingstone to the governorship. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) served as lieutenant governor for eight years till 2019, and present Lt. Gov Eleni Kounalakis (D) is mounting her personal bid for the highest job.
California is not any stranger to celebrities campaigning for political workplace. Arnold Schwarzenegger served practically eight years in Sacramento as governor.
Myers, a Democrat, beforehand introduced that he would run in opposition to Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.), who represents a district within the state’s Inland Empire. His web site for his congressional marketing campaign is now inactive, though his marketing campaign committee stays open. Myers left OneRepublic in 2007.
“He’ll deliver a recent, sturdy voice to the Lt. Governor’s workplace to battle again in opposition to the Trump administration’s assaults, tackle the rigged system with commonsense options, and guarantee each Californian has the chance to chase their goals, can afford to make a dwelling right here, and feels protected,” the musician’s lieutenant gubernatorial announcement learn.
Present candidates within the race embrace state treasurer Fiona Ma, former state Sen. Toni Atkins, and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, all Democrats.
The highest two candidates, no matter get together affiliation, will advance to the overall election.