Whitmer Took Swift Action to Put Nassar Behind Bars LANSING – Michigan sheriffs, prosecutors, and sexual assault survivors are blasting a new attack ad from the Michigan Republican Party. The sleazy new TV ad falsely attacks Gretchen Whitmer for her role in the Larry Nassar case. “I want to be crystal clear: this ad is […]
‘Republicans and Independents for Whitmer’ Announces Formation to Help Elect Former Senate Democratic Leader
Group includes former Snyder, Engler, Milliken cabinet officials, co-author of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act LANSING – Today a group of Republican and Independent leaders from across the state announced the formation of a new coalition to help elect former Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer as the next Governor of Michigan. ‘Republicans and Independents for Whitmer’ […]
Gubernatorial Candidates Announce General Election Debate Schedule
LANSING — Gretchen Whitmer and Bill Schuette will appear in two gubernatorial debates in October, representatives for the campaigns announced today. Schuette and Whitmer’s campaigns officially completed negotiations today after several weeks of productive talks. The debates are as follows: Debate 1 October 12 Grand Rapids WOOD studios Moderator: Rick Albin 7:00 PM – 8:00 […]
Whitmer Announces Garlin Gilchrist II as Running Mate
Gretchen Whitmer announced Garlin Gilchrist II as her running mate in the 2018 election. Gilchrist represents next generation of rising Democratic Party leaders.
Whitmer Proposes Three Debates Focused on Education and Skills Training, Clean Water and Infrastructure, Affordable Health Care
Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign for governor issued the following statement on debate negotiations with Attorney General Bill Schuette’s campaign.
Whitmer Releases Plan to Fight Urban Poverty
The policy agenda is the result of a seven-city urban listening tour Whitmer participated in with Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans and community leaders in Detroit, Pontiac, Flint, Saginaw, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, and Benton Harbor.
Whitmer Releases Plan to Protect Roe v. Wade in Michigan
With the fate of Roe vs. Wade hanging in the balance with Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appointment, Whitmer’s plan will repeal the 1931 law that criminalizes abortion and reinstate funding for family planning.
Whitmer Blasts Schuette Plan to Ban Abortion in Michigan
As a mom, I want my daughters to grow up in a state where women can make their own choices about their bodies.
Whitmer Joins Call for Investigation into PFAS Contamination
Michigan is home to more than 21 percent of the world’s fresh water, but right now dozens of sites across the state have been identified as being contaminated with PFAS.