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Gretchen Whitmer

Former Michigan Governor

Michigan

Gretchen Whitmer is an American politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019. She is a member of the Democratic Party and was previously a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2000 to 2006, and of the Michigan State Senate from 2006 to 2015. Whitmer is known for her focus on healthcare and infrastructure, and she gained national recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for her swift implementation of safety measures in Michigan. Additionally, she was considered a potential running mate for Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election.