Pop star aiming to be California politician

WorldPolitics
11 Jul 2025 • 2:36 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tim Myers, a founding member of the band OneRepublic, has announced his candidacy for California Lieutenant Governor.
  • Myers, who played bass for the pop band from 2002 to 2007, is running as a Democrat.
  • He stated his aim is to "fix a broken political system" and challenge the Trump administration’s policies.
  • This marks a pivot from his earlier announcement in April to run for a congressional seat.
  • The election for California Lieutenant Governor is scheduled for 3 November 2026, with Myers joining several other Democratic candidates.

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