Chart-topping pop star announces he is running as a Democratic candidate
Chart‑topping artist launches Democratic campaign bid
- Tim Myers, a founding member of the chart-topping band OneRepublic, has announced his candidacy as a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of California.
- He shared his intention to run for the state's second-highest-ranking position on Instagram on Monday.
- Myers criticized President Donald Trump, labelling him the "real disgrace" after Trump's negative remarks about California.
- He said his motivation for running is to "help protect and rebuild the California we love."
- Watch the video in full above.