Tag: Gretchen Whitmer

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul el Sayed.

Once-celebrated leftist city official who endorsed el Sayed faces mounting charges

Hudson Crozier · August 11, 2026 5:37 pm

Michigan U.S. Senate candidates, Abdul el Sayed, and Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) are displayed on a television during a debate inside the spin room at WoodTV studios on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The long rise of the new Democratic Party

Michael Barone · August 5, 2026 9:31 am

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Jocelyn Benson wins Michigan Democratic primary to replace Whitmer

Molly Parks · August 4, 2026 9:11 pm

A collage of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan Abdul el-Sayed.

Sanders says ‘many’ working-class Republican voters could vote for el Sayed in general election

Carter Schroppe · August 2, 2026 5:13 pm

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, right, hugs Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) after Benson was sworn in during inauguration ceremonies, outside the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich., Jan. 1, 2023.

The race to replace Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan

Emily Hallas · August 2, 2026 6:00 am

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), left, endorsed Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI), right.

Whitmer backs Haley Stevens in hotly contested Michigan Senate race

Molly Parks · July 24, 2026 6:32 pm

President Donald Trump listens as Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks to members of the Michigan National Guard at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Harrison Township, Mich.

National Security

Whitmer warns Trump Michigan National Guard troops in DC solely for America 250

Emily Hallas · June 30, 2026 9:48 am

Voting stickers are seen at a political event in Texas.

Which Democrats have taken themselves out of the 2028 presidential race?

Rena Rowe · June 9, 2026 3:56 pm

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).

Once a rising star, Gretchen Whitmer’s 2028 prospects dim

Naomi Lim · May 31, 2026 6:00 am

Gretchen Whitmer

Whitmer rules out 2028 White House bid

Sydney Topf · May 28, 2026 1:12 pm

The Rotunda of the Michigan State Capitol is shown after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her State of the State address, Jan. 29, 2020, in Lansing, Michigan.

Under-the-radar race will decide Michigan Senate control in Whitmer’s final year

Molly Parks · May 5, 2026 9:13 am

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gives a policy speech at an event, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Whitmer declares energy emergency in Michigan as Iran war spikes gas prices

Emily Hallas · April 2, 2026 5:07 pm