Whitmer won a second term by expanding her support in Oakland and Kent counties. She benefited from increased turnout, likely bolstered by those seeking to protect abortion rights.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Huge wins for Democrats. They're poised to retake Michigan Legislature
Democrats sweep statewide races, flip a congressional seat and appear to have won control of the Michigan Legislature. They may have Proposal 3 and the fight for abortion rights to thank for driving voter turnout.
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wins another four years over Tudor Dixon
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accepts a congratulatory call from President Joe Biden. Votes are still being counted, but the first-term Democrat has an insurmountable lead.
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Seven races to watch on what could be a long Election Day in Michigan
Why turnout, absentee votes and redistricting could influence who becomes governor, represents Michigan in Congress and controls the Legislature.
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Tudor Dixon draws big crowds, energy in uphill push for Michigan governor
Experts say the Republican is peaking at the right time, but started slow. Can her message of parental choice, fighting crime and cutting regulations close the gap?
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Gretchen Whitmer’s final push: ‘Fundamental rights’ are at stake in Michigan
As Gretchen Whitmer woos voters ahead of the Nov. 8 election, the Michigan governor works to boost turnout by highlighting her work to protect voting and abortion rights and blasting the GOP as ‘too extreme.’
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Tudor Dixon: Michigan GOP governor candidate’s issues, biography, controversies
What to know about Tudor Dixon where she stands, how she became Republican nominee against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and how she might govern.
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Gretchen Whitmer: Michigan governor’s issues, biography, controversies
What to know about the Democrat: where she stands, her four years in office, her priorities and her race against Republican Tudor Dixon.
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Tudor Dixon- Gretchen Whitmer TV ads: What’s true, false and needs context
Both candidates for governor claim their opponent is too radical. Some ads push the limit in the days before Nov. 8 election.
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Barack Obama rallies for Gretchen Whitmer, seeks to boost turnout in Detroit
‘Tuning out is not an option,’ the former president says, attempting to enthuse Democrats in the state’s largest city before the Nov. 8 election.
