Most party leaders—from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to Senator Chuck Schumer of New York to former Vice President Kamala Harris—quickly embraced Dr. El-Sayed's Senate candidacy, given the stakes of the Michigan seat at the play.
Gretchen Whitmer
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Gretchen Esther Whitmer is an American politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since January 1, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Michigan State Senate from 2006 to 2015 and in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006. Whitmer has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure during her tenure as governor, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the needs of Michiganders.
We've heard stories from across our great state and as your Governor, I continue to be inspired and motivated to serve all Michiganders.
Together, let’s stop MAGA Republicans so we can get to work and deliver results for the people of Michigan.
Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed, and every Democrat who won up and down the ballot in this primary. They’ve got my support as we fight like hell together to win in November.
He likes to talk tough in 30-second commercials, but when he gets to Washington, he turns out to be just like every other Republican in D.C. with no backbone.
We solved problems, and we always, always put Michigan first. Michigan’s next governor needs to build on this progress.
We all want the same things: a good-paying job, great schools, safe communities.
As your Governor, I continue to be inspired and motivated to serve all Michiganders.
During my eight years as governor, we’ve faced tough challenges. But my north star has always been to get stuff done for Michigan. I know that’s Haley Stevens’ guiding light too, which is why I am so proud to endorse her for U.S. Senate.
With the signing of Public Act 70, Michigan has taken a historic step forward to protecting the rights of our children.
We’ve been clear about this since the passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ last year: these devastating cuts would force key health care providers like Planned Parenthood to close doors and shutter services, cutting Michiganders off from…
I fought to open this bridge to build the economy and connect Michiganders to opportunities on both sides of the Detroit River,
This morning, I got behind the wheel of a Michigan-built Ford Mustang to mark the official opening,
I fought to open this bridge to strengthen the economy and connect Michiganders to opportunities on both sides of the Detroit River.
We can’t fight back against the chaos and division and political gamesmanship that have consumed our country for too long.
We can’t fight back against tariffs, against skyrocketing gas and grocery prices.
Democrats cannot take back the Senate without winning the state of Michigan.
If you want to send a fighter to Washington D.C., and you’re ready to take back the U.S. Senate; if you’re ready to show the rest of the country how Michigan gets the job done, vote for Haley Stevens on Aug. 4.
You’ve got to be willing to go everywhere, talk to everyone and stay focused on what Michiganders actually need to get ahead.
Michiganders need a fighter in Washington and there are few leaders with more fight in ’em than Haley Stevens.