Stop and stare—because OneRepublic alum Tim Myers is getting into politics.
The 40-year-old, who served as a bassist for Ryan Tedder-fronted rock band from 2002 to 2007, announced his bid for lieutenant governor of California.
The state’s current lieutenant governor Eleni Kounalakis is running to succeed incumbent governor Gavin Newsom, who cannot run for re-election due to term limits.
“I’m not a politician. I’m a dad, a husband, a businessman, an activist, and the son of a pastor who taught me that faith without action is meaningless,” Myers wrote on his campaign website. “We can’t keep doing the same old thing. It hasn’t worked.”
The musician continued, “It’s time for a different approach and I’m the only candidate in this race who will bring the change we need.”
Earlier this year, Myers announced his intention to run against Rep. Ken Calvert for the California’s 41st congressional district. That campaign website has since been deactivated.
