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Pop star aiming to be California politician

Tim Myers attends the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb University
Tim Myers attends the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb University (Getty Images)
  • 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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