Gretchen Whitmer
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19715.9Global Dominance: 0.21%Gretchen Whitmer is the Governor of Michigan, known for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and her focus on infrastructure and public health. Recently, she was in the news due to her order to shut down Line 5, a controversial pipeline carrying crude oil through the Great Lakes, which has sparked legal battles and debates over environmental safety.
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Gretchen Whitmer is the popular governor who supported Haley Stevens in her campaign.
Der Linksdrall in Michigan könnte den Demokraten den Senat kosten
Switzerland· 2026-08-06
Gretchen Whitmer won the general election after defeating Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in 2018.
Progresista Abdul El-Sayed gana primaria en Michigan: ¿Qué puede implicar para los demócratas en el futuro?
Costa Rica· 2026-08-06
Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, openly supported Hailey Stevens.
ΗΠΑ: Ο διμέτωπος της αριστερής πτέρυγας των Δημοκρατικών
Greece· 2026-08-06
Gretchen Whitmer supported Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary elections.
Abdul El-Sayed câștigă alegerile primare democrate din Michigan pentru Senat, o victorie pentru aripa progresistă în Midwest
Romania· 2026-08-06
Gretchen Whitmer is now the governor of Michigan.
Abdul El-Sayed’s win proves change is possible for Democrats. His next fight may determine their future | US politics
United Kingdom· 2026-08-06
In 2018, El-Sayed lost the gubernatorial primary to now-Gov. Gretchen Whitmer by 21 percentage points.
Abdul El-Sayed wins U.S. Senate primary in Michigan in victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
Canada· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer backed Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary.
What we learned from midterm primary elections in five key states | US midterm elections 2026United Kingdom· 2026-08-05
The endorsement of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was significant for Abdul El-Sayed's campaign.
DAVID MARCUS: Experts promised a socialist landslide — Michigan Democrats nearly said noUnited States· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Haley Stevens in her campaign for the US Senate.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan
Australia· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer is the Governor of Michigan who endorsed Stevens but acknowledged the need for unity in the party.
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed | DemocratsUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer was referred to as a potential candidate for the Senate race.
Far-left El-Sayed beats Rep. Haley Stevens in Dems' Michigan Senate primaryUnited States· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer is the governor of Michigan and endorsed Haley Stevens.
Democrats’ civil war erupts in Michigan – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer is the governor of Michigan who has been criticized by Abdul El-Sayed.
Chi è El-Sayed, il progressista che ha vinto le primarie dem in Michigan: gli attacchi a Israele e le frasi provocatorie
Italy· 2026-08-05
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited, leading to a competitive gubernatorial race in Michigan.
Michigan Senate primary too close to call as El-Sayed leads StevensUnited States· 2026-08-05
Benson is running to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson wins Democratic primaryUnited States· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer is the term-limited governor that John James aims to succeed.
Trump-endorsed Rep. John James wins Michigan GOP primary for governorUnited States· 2026-08-05
Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan who defeated Abdul El-Sayed in the 2018 gubernatorial primary.
Michigan Democrats face choice between moderate and progressive in high-profile Senate primary voteCanada· 2026-08-04
Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan who defeated Abdul El-Sayed in the 2018 primaries.
הקרב על עתיד הדמוקרטים בארה"ב מגיע לשיא
Israel· 2026-08-04
Whitmer is a successful Democratic governor but unable to contain the pro-Trump wave.
Il futuro dei dem si gioca in Michigan: perché le primarie sono cruciali (mentre nei sondaggi vola l'antisraeliano El-Sayed)Italy· 2026-08-04Gretchen Whitmer is the governor of Michigan who has been criticized by El-Sayed.
Le frasi choc e l'ambiguità su Israele. Ma il «provocatore» dem El-Sayed convince il MichiganItaly· 2026-08-04Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor who defeated Abdul El-Sayed in the 2018 gubernatorial primary.
Michigan Democrats vote in key senate primary that could determine party’s futureCanada· 2026-08-04Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is supporting Haley Stevens in the primary.
Michigan’s Senate primary is a choice between normal and socialist crazyUnited States· 2026-08-04
Gretchen Whitmer is the term-limited Governor of Michigan who is backing Haley Stevens in the Senate primary.
El-Sayed and Haley Stevens clash in Michigan Democratic Senate primaryUnited States· 2026-08-04Jocelyn Benson could build a national profile if she succeeds term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Key primary races to watch in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and moreUnited States· 2026-08-04
Haley Stevens is supported by establishment figures from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot
Kenya· 2026-08-04Governor Gretchen Whitmer supports Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary.
How far left is the Democratic Party willing to go?Canada· 2026-08-03
Gretchen Whitmer was Chuck Schumer's first choice to succeed Gary Peters but she shut him down completely.
Inside the Michigan primary fight between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley StevensUnited States· 2026-08-02
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to move the pipeline away from the waterway altogether saying a spill would be catastrophic to the Great Lakes and surrounding area.
Michigan Supreme Court orders review of permit for Enbridge oil pipeline under Great LakesCanada· 2026-08-01
Gretchen Whitmer's approval rating has dropped significantly among voters.
Trump revives Red Scare rhetoric ahead of US midterms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-31
She bragged that she’d won in a Republican-leaning congressional district northwest of Detroit.
Stevens and El-Sayed trade personal attacks and other takeaways from the Michigan Senate primary debateUnited States· 2026-07-28