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Gretchen Esther Whitmer (born August 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party , she served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006 and in the Michigan Senate from 2006 to 2015.
Learn about the governor's biography, contact information, schedule, news, and issues. Find out how she works with tribal governments and leads a bipartisan caucus in the Senate.
5 days ago · Gretchen Whitmer (born August 23, 1971, East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.) is an American Democratic politician and lawyer who serves as governor of Michigan (2019– ). She previously was a member of the state’s House of Representatives (2001–06) and Senate (2006–15).
Apr 8, 2022 · A US federal jury has acquitted two men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan's governor and failed to reach a verdict for two other defendants.
Jun 22, 2024 · Gretchen Whitmer: The governor of Michigan talked about Biden’s challenges, whether she can deliver her must-win state and her own political ambitions. Serena Williams: ...
Nov 9, 2022 · Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defeated Republican challenger Tudor Dixon on Tuesday, securing her bid for re-election and keeping a Democrat atop the critical swing state, NBC News projects.
1 day ago · Photo: Samuel Robinson/Axios. Minutes after President Joe Biden walked off the debate stage, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was among the first names floated by pundits as a potential emergency replacement. Why it matters: Her position on unofficial shortlists underscores the governor's standing as a rising national figure in the Democratic Party.
