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Founding member of chart-topping pop group announces he is running as a Democratic candidate

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Originally a founding member of the popular band OneRepublic, Tim Myers has declared his candidacy for the position of California’s Lieutenant Governor, representing the Democratic Party.

Originally an American singer known for playing the bass with OneRepublic between 2002 and 2007, this individual is now stepping into a different field – politics.

On his official site, it was stated on Wednesday that he is a third-generation resident of California.

As your trusted guide in all things lifestyle and politics, I’m excited to share that our esteemed Lieutenant Governor, Eleni Kounalakis, has announced her candidacy for the governorship of our state. You may recall that, unfortunately, our current governor is barred from seeking re-election due to term limits. This presents a unique opportunity for fresh leadership and I can’t wait to see what Eleni brings to the table!

In a compelling video posted on Instagram, Tim takes issue with Donald Trump’s management of federal resources during the Palisades and Eaton wildfires that occurred in Los Angeles County earlier this year, expressing his criticism directly.

He pointed out that it’s truly unfortunate when a president:
– Offends 40 million citizens,
– Is working tirelessly to damage a country,
– That boasts the fourth-largest economy on the global scale.

‘Meanwhile, our own state leaders have done almost nothing to fight back.

I’m campaigning as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor because I want to safeguard and revitalize the cherished California we all adore, advocate for working families, students burdened by college costs, elderly citizens finding it hard to make ends meet, and every Californian who feels overlooked.

‘The status quo from career politicians just isn’t cutting it.’

He added: ‘They’ve either sold out, stayed silent, or cash checks from corporate lobbyists. 

You know, I won’t be quiet. I’m not like traditional politicians. I’m a father, a spouse, and a builder by trade, and circumstances have led me to take action at this moment.

Tim and his wife Lauren are parents to two daughters.

Later, he pondered about his past when he wasn’t a musician yet. Back then, he used to work as both a barista and a janitor.

One Republic are famous for hits I Lived, I Ain’t Worried and Counting Stars.

It’s not the first time a celebrity has tried running for political office in the Golden State.

In 2003, Arnold Schwarzenegger successfully ran for office, taking over from Gray Davis. He was re-elected in 2006 and served until 2011, when he reached the limit for the number of terms a governor is allowed to serve.

Catlin Jenner also tried her hand at becoming California’s governor in 2021.

Last year, she had planned to contest Governor Gavin Newsom during his recall election, but unfortunately, she only managed to secure a mere 1% of the votes cast for alternative candidates in the end.

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2025-07-10 14:03

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