Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and other Michigan Democrats joined a protest at the Ann Arbor VA hospital, expressing support for unions and veterans.

The crowded race for the governor's mansion will be among the most closely watched contests over the next two years.

Hailing from Illinois, Jeff Garlin rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and actor. Garlin got his start performing with Chicago’s Second City improv troupe before booking gigs on episodes of ...