Elsewhere in her interview, Whitmer touted her state’s record on handling the Northern border, her condemnation for the pardoning of violent January 6th rioters and insurrectionists, and a potential new tagline for the Democrats to use if they want to win elections: “Fix the d*** roads.”

Michigan's Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announces her candidacy for governor in a bid to replace Gretchen Whitmer.

Multiple Michigan Democrats had identified Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg as top possible Democratic contenders for the Gary Peters seat.

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026, creating a pivotal open Senate seat in one of the most tightly divided battleground states in the U.S.

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving Congress at the end of his second term and opening up a highly competitive battleground Senate seat.

From unemployment to call centers, the governor provided her rationale for rejecting over a dozen bills passed by Democrats last session.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed 13 bills sent to her by the Democratic-led House and Senate at the close of session in December.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed two new members — one Democrat and one Republican — to serve on the bipartisan Board of State Canvassers. The Board of State Canvassers consists of four members — two members from each major political party — who are nominated by their state central committee,

Gretchen Whitmer speaks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shared concerns about Michigan's road funding and the impact the auto industry could have on the state's economy.

His unexpected retirement in the battleground states comes in an already difficult Senate cycle for Democrats.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties.