Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.
Sen. Aric Nesbitt, who represents Michigan's 20th Congressional District, was elected into office in 2019. In 2023, Nesbitt was named the Michigan Senate's Minority Leader. He declared his candidacy for the governor position earlier this month.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a second-term Democrat, and new state House Speaker Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, revealed the date for the event.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen is expected to deliver her seventh State of the State address on Feb. 26, about a month later than she has previously given the annual speech.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she does not want to pick a fight with President-elect Donald Trump, but she won't back down from one either
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was presented with more bills on Wednesday, signing 19 into law after signing dozens more in the last seven days. Whitmer also signed 35 bills on Friday, Jan. 17 and signed another 16 bills on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
The mysteriously stalled measures normally would have been transported by Michigan House staff to the governor for either a signature or a veto.
Monday has been proclaimed as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Michigan by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
On the heels of Republican victories in her state, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pushed for a reset with President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday as she fretted over growing competition from red
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Potential 2028 Candidate, Wants to Find Common Ground With Trump LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants a fresh start with President-elect ...
State police in Michigan will be required to destroy guns collected during community buybacks or other efforts, under legislation signed i