It’s not too late for him to go into politics.
Tim Myers, a founding member and bass guitarist for “Apologize” group OneRepublic, has announced that’s he campaigning for the office of lieutenant governor in California.
In a post shared Wednesday, he rallied supporters of his nascent campaign, noting the media coverage his candidacy had already received.
“People across California are speaking up — and saying what we all know: it’s time for change. The status quo in our politics isn’t working,” wrote Myers, who’s running as a Democrat. “Let’s write a new song for California — together!”
A third-generation Californian, Myers said he hopes to bring a “fresh, strong voice to the Lt. Governor’s office to fight back against the Trump administration, take on the rigged system with commonsense solutions, and ensure every Californian has the opportunity to chase their dreams, can afford to make a living here, and feels safe.”
The candidate was part of the Grammy-nominated group from 2002 to 2007. He went on to found Palladium Records two years later. In addition to releasing music himself, Myers has written and produced songs for artists such as Kesha, Hailee Steinfeld, and Michelle Branch.
Myers had announced in April that he would run for Congress against Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, but dropped out of that race to run for lieutenant governor.
In his new campaign, Myers said he plans to oppose President Donald Trump. He wrote in a previous statement that he had “witnessed things that are deeply disturbing” since he began his initial run.
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Tim Myers performs in 2009
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“California is under attack,” he said. “Donald Trump and his allies are deliberately targeting our state: cutting Medicaid and kicking millions of California adults and children off healthcare, threatening funding for our colleges and public schools, and sending ICE to intimidate peaceful communities.”
The primary for the election is set for June, with the final race scheduled for November.
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