In a first blog post, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has "big plans" to elect Democrats in 2026, and calls on potential down-ballot candidates to reach out.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) started a Substack on Monday as speculation swirls about a potential 2028 presidential bid ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Her father served as ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement on the passage of her father, Richard Whitmer. "My beloved father passed away last night. “He held a lot of impressive positions in his long ...

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would ...

Richard Whitmer, the father of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died.