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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.

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Jul 31, 2026

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.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 30, 2026

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…

michiganadvance.com
Jul 30, 2026

With the signing of Public Act 70, Michigan has taken a historic step forward to protecting the rights of our children.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 28, 2026

“I fought to open this bridge to build the economy and connect Michiganders to opportunities on both sides of the Detroit River,”

globalnews.ca
Jul 28, 2026

“This morning, I got behind the wheel of a Michigan-built Ford Mustang to mark the official opening,”

globalnews.ca
Jul 28, 2026

I fought to open this bridge to strengthen the economy and connect Michiganders to opportunities on both sides of the Detroit River.

cbc.ca
Jul 27, 2026

We don’t hold this seat, we can’t fight back against Medicaid cuts.

thebulwark.com
Jul 27, 2026

We can’t fight back against tariffs, against skyrocketing gas and grocery prices.

thebulwark.com
Jul 27, 2026

We can’t fight back against the chaos and division and political gamesmanship that have consumed our country for too long.

thebulwark.com
Jul 27, 2026

Democrats cannot take back the Senate without winning the state of Michigan.

thebulwark.com
Jul 25, 2026

You’ve got to be willing to go everywhere, talk to everyone and stay focused on what Michiganders actually need to get ahead.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 25, 2026

Michiganders need a fighter in Washington and there are few leaders with more fight in ’em than Haley Stevens.

foxnews.com
Jul 25, 2026

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.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 15, 2026

It’s simple: any data center company that wants to invest in Michigan must ensure working families do not pay a single penny for data center development or operations, protect our natural resources, and create local, good-paying jobs.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 15, 2026

On my watch, Michiganders have been protected from any rate increases due to data center development and we adopted some of the strongest protections for people and communities, but we need to do more.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 15, 2026

I’m calling on all data center companies to sign the pledge, and on the Michigan legislature to codify every single one of our guardrails in Michigan law.

michiganadvance.com
Jul 11, 2026

The continued deployment of out-of-state Guard personnel after these events, in addition to the Joint Task Force's use of Guard personnel to conduct patrols in District neighborhoods, outside the scope of event-specific security, raises…

npr.org
Jul 11, 2026

I'm proud to have fought for its opening and congratulate my partners who have worked on this issue alongside me for years.

cbsnews.com
Jul 11, 2026

Thousands of Michigan workers built this critical bridge, which will speed up auto production, lower costs, ease traffic, strengthen agriculture, and give people on both sides of the border better-paying jobs and brighter futures.

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

Had the House presented these bills to me in a timely manner, as the Constitution requires, today would have looked much different.

michiganadvance.com
Jun 29, 2026

If the National Guard has defined the America 250 Mission to extend beyond direct support for events celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, please let me know so we can ensure the Michigan National Guard's efforts are carefully…

npr.org
Jun 29, 2026

Please take all necessary measures to ensure the Michigan National Guard is only supporting the narrow and limited America 250 Mission and is in no way supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission.

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