From Fox News: OneRepublic co-founder and former bassist Tim Myers announced his campaign for California lieutenant governor on Monday.
On his campaign website, he cited “a broken political system” and “Trump’s attacks on California” as reasons behind his decision.
“He’ll bring a fresh, strong voice to the Lt. Governor’s office to fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks, 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,” his website reads.
Myers changed goals recently. He had previously aimed at the U.S. House of Representatives, announcing the run in April.
He took to Instagram to explain the change.
“I’ve heard from neighbors and friends whose homes and small businesses were robbed. I’ve watched homelessness grow. I’ve seen backdoor deals and political corruption—not just from Trump and his billionaire allies in Washington, but right here in our own backyard in California. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with protesters demanding change. But when I looked, I didn’t see our state politicians standing with us. And I realized: I can’t stay silent. I can’t stay on the sidelines,” he wrote on the platform.
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He also went on TMZ Live on Thursday, slamming his fellow lieutenant governor candidates.
“Every single candidate that’s running right now for lieutenant governor said they want to be governor someday and they’re climbing the political ladder,” Myers said. “You know the only ladder I care about is the working people here in California climbing up the ladder. They literally can’t afford to buy homes or pay for their rent or pay for groceries or put gas in their tank. So I think it’s honestly insulting for the candidates in this race to say they want to be governor someday. I am not focused on that.”
A former member of the band OneRepublic is running for office in California! @timmyers_music came on TMZ Live to talk about why he’s running for Lt Gov, take a look! pic.twitter.com/VlD3FWiV27
— TMZ Live (@TMZLive) July 9, 2025
California is under attack—and our leaders are silent. So I’m stepping up. I’m running for Lieutenant Governor. Let’s fight back, together. #California pic.twitter.com/liimi1s8Wo
— Tim Myers (Official) (@timmyers_music) July 7, 2025
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