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PHOTO COLLECTION: South Korea Election

2025-06-04 02:52 Last Updated At:03:02

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

Supporters of South Korea Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react as they watch monitors broadcasting the results of exit polls for a presidential election outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react as they watch monitors broadcasting the results of exit polls for a presidential election outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Lawmakers of the People Power Party watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Song Kyung Seok/Pool via AP)

Lawmakers of the People Power Party watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Song Kyung Seok/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, hold pictures of Lee Jae-myung, outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, hold pictures of Lee Jae-myung, outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, greets to his supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, greets to his supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures as his supporters gather outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures as his supporters gather outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, greet supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, greet supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, celebrate outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, celebrate outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A woman exits a polling booth to cast her ballot for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A woman exits a polling booth to cast her ballot for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, and former first lady Kim Keon-Hee arrive to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Shin Hyun-woo/Yonhap via AP)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, and former first lady Kim Keon-Hee arrive to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Shin Hyun-woo/Yonhap via AP)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A man casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A man casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, wears a headband with pictures of presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, wears a headband with pictures of presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, center, bows before supporters attending his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, center, bows before supporters attending his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party's, center, holds a presidential election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party's, center, holds a presidential election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, raises his hands with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, raises his hands with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung waves during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung waves during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung raises his hands during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung raises his hands during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

People watch posters showing candidates for the June 3 presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

People watch posters showing candidates for the June 3 presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, poses with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, poses with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung perform during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung perform during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's People Power Party's presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo reacts during a presidential election campaign in Busan, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (Ryu Hyung-seok/Yonhap via AP)

South Korea's People Power Party's presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo reacts during a presidential election campaign in Busan, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (Ryu Hyung-seok/Yonhap via AP)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, holds a sign reading " Lee Jae-myung" during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, holds a sign reading " Lee Jae-myung" during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, arrives for a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, arrives for a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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Supporters of South Korea Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react as they watch monitors broadcasting the results of exit polls for a presidential election outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react as they watch monitors broadcasting the results of exit polls for a presidential election outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Lawmakers of the People Power Party watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Song Kyung Seok/Pool via AP)

Lawmakers of the People Power Party watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Song Kyung Seok/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, hold pictures of Lee Jae-myung, outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, hold pictures of Lee Jae-myung, outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, greets to his supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, greets to his supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures as his supporters gather outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures as his supporters gather outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, greet supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, greet supporters outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, celebrate outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, and his wife Kim Hea Kyung, celebrate outside of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea,Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

National Election Commission officials sort out ballots for counting at the presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung react outside the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Members of the Democratic Party of Korea watch television coverage of the exit polls for the presidential election at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday June 3, 2025. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool via AP)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Korea Pool/Yonhap via AP)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A woman exits a polling booth to cast her ballot for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A woman exits a polling booth to cast her ballot for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

People wait in line to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, and former first lady Kim Keon-Hee arrive to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Shin Hyun-woo/Yonhap via AP)

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, right, and former first lady Kim Keon-Hee arrive to cast their votes for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (Shin Hyun-woo/Yonhap via AP)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A woman casts her vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A man casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A man casts his vote for the presidential election at a polling station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, wears a headband with pictures of presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, wears a headband with pictures of presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, center, bows before supporters attending his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, center, bows before supporters attending his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party's, center, holds a presidential election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party's, center, holds a presidential election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of Kim Moon Soo, presidential candidate with the People Power Party, attend his election campaign rally in Seoul, South Korea, late Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, speaks during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, raises his hands with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, raises his hands with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung waves during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung waves during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung raises his hands during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung raises his hands during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

People watch posters showing candidates for the June 3 presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

People watch posters showing candidates for the June 3 presidential election in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, poses with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, center, poses with his party members during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung perform during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung perform during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

South Korea's People Power Party's presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo reacts during a presidential election campaign in Busan, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (Ryu Hyung-seok/Yonhap via AP)

South Korea's People Power Party's presidential candidate Kim Moon Soo reacts during a presidential election campaign in Busan, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (Ryu Hyung-seok/Yonhap via AP)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, holds a sign reading " Lee Jae-myung" during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

A supporter of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, holds a sign reading " Lee Jae-myung" during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, gestures during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, arrives for a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, arrives for a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Supporters of South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, cheer during a presidential election campaign in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced Monday he is suspending his campaign for governor and instead joining the race for secretary of state of the battleground state.

Gilchrist, a progressive Democrat from Detroit, did not cite a specific reason for the change in his video announcement, but said he is not finished being a “public servant.” His departure clears up the Democratic primary and benefits the frontrunner, Jocelyn Benson, who is the current Secretary of State, in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The secretary of state is Michigan's top election official, a highly politicized and visible role since the 2020 presidential election.

“Michigan has been ground zero in the battle for free and fair elections before, and it will be again,” Gilchrist said.

As Whitmer’s second in command and her running mate in two elections, Gilchrist struggled to match Benson’s name recognition and fundraising. He reported having around $378,000 of cash on hand as of October compared to Benson’s $2.98 million.

Benson is now set to face only Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the Democratic primary in August.

The inclusion of a well-known independent candidate has created a new problem for Democrats this year. Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is avoiding costly primaries altogether by running as an independent. The Michigan Democratic Party slammed the former Democrat last week for not standing up to President Donald Trump’s second term policies.

In the Republican primary, U.S. Rep. John James, former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, state Senate Leader Aaric Nesbitt and former Michigan House speaker Tom Leonard are jockeying for the nomination.

In his bid to become secretary of state, Gilchrist will face four other Democrats: Barb Byrum, Ingham County clerk; Aghogho Edevbie, deputy secretary of state; Suzanna Shkreli, a former Whitmer aide and commissioner of the Michigan State Lottery; and Adam Hollier, a former state senator from Detroit.

Michigan does not hold primary elections for the secretary of state position; the nominee is chosen by precinct delegates during party conventions. The Michigan Democratic Party convention is scheduled for April 19.

State Republicans plan to hold their nominating convention March 28 and GOP figures chasing the party's nomination for secretary of state include Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, and Monica Yatooma, an Oakland County executive.

In addition to the office of the governor and secretary of state, Michigan voters will be selecting a new state attorney general and a U.S. senator in November.

FILE - Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II waits before the State of the State address, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, file)

FILE - Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II waits before the State of the State address, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, file)

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