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Elissa Slotkin and Gretchen Whitmer stoke 2028 speculation as Michigan Democrats • June 11, 2025, 5:13 AM ET (NBC)
Whitmer says nearly 1.5 million Michiganders at risk because of potential cuts to SNAP, Medicaid • June 5, 2025, 2:27 AM ET (CBS)
Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency following May 15 storms • June 4, 2025, 11:55 PM ET (CBS)
Gretchen Whitmer says she spoke to Trump after he said he was considering pardoning men who plotted to kidnap her • June 3, 2025, 11:55 PM ET (NBC)
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says willingness to take a 'few punches' makes an effective leader • May 29, 2025, 6:22 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Gretchen Esther Whitmer
Born August 23, 1971 (age 53) • East Lansing • Michigan
Title / Office governor (2019-), Michigan

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