Gretchen Whitmer is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 49th Governor of Michigan since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitmer's political career includes time in the Michigan House of Representatives (2001-2006) and the Michigan Senate (2006-2015). She is a prominent figure in Michigan politics, currently holding the state's highest office.
1931: 1931 Abortion Ban
In January 2023, Gretchen Whitmer called for repeal of Michigan's now defunct 1931 abortion ban.
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1945: Emergency Powers of Governor Act
Gretchen Whitmer issued her COVID-19-related orders under the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act.
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August 23, 1971: Gretchen Whitmer Born
Gretchen Esther Whitmer was born on August 23, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan.
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August 23, 1971: Gretchen Whitmer Born
On August 23, 1971, Gretchen Esther Whitmer was born. She is an American lawyer and politician.
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1976: Emergency Management Act
In October 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the 1976 Emergency Management Act "did not give Whitmer the power, after April 30, to issue or renew any executive orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic after 28 days without Legislative approval".
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1985: Attended Forest Hills Central High School
From 1985, Gretchen Whitmer attended Forest Hills Central High School near Grand Rapids.
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1988: Father Becomes CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield
In 1988, Richard Whitmer, Gretchen Whitmer's father, became the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
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1989: Graduated Forest Hills Central High School
In 1989, Gretchen Whitmer graduated from Forest Hills Central High School near Grand Rapids.
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1993: Graduated from Michigan State University
In 1993, Gretchen Whitmer graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
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1993: Graduated from Michigan State University
In 1993, Gretchen Whitmer graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in communication.
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1998: Graduated from Michigan State University College of Law
In 1998, Gretchen Whitmer graduated from Michigan State University College of Law with a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude.
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1998: Received Juris Doctor Degree
In 1998, Gretchen Whitmer received a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law.
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1999: Elected Chair of East Lansing Transportation Commission
In 1999, Gretchen Whitmer was elected chair of the East Lansing Transportation Commission.
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2000: Elected to Michigan House of Representatives
In 2000, Gretchen Whitmer was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives for the 70th district.
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2000: Elected to Michigan House of Representatives
In 2000, Gretchen Whitmer was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.
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2001: Elected to Michigan House of Representatives
In 2001, Gretchen Whitmer served in the Michigan House of Representatives.
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2002: Re-elected to Michigan House
In 2002, Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected to the 69th House district.
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2002: Birth of First Child and Mother's Death
Shortly after Gretchen Whitmer gave birth to her first child in 2002, her mother died of glioblastoma.
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2003: Introduced Bill to Raise Alcohol Taxes
In 2003, Gretchen Whitmer introduced a bill in the Michigan House that would raise taxes on alcohol and improve fire protection in the state.
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2004: Re-elected to Michigan House
In 2004, Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected to the 69th House district.
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November 2005: Virg Bernero Elected Mayor of Lansing
In November 2005, Virg Bernero was elected mayor of Lansing, leading to a special election in March 2006 that Whitmer won.
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2005: Voted Most Effective Democrat
In 2005, Gretchen Whitmer was voted Most Effective Democrat of the Michigan House.
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March 2006: Won Special Election to Michigan State Senate
In March 2006, Gretchen Whitmer won a special election to the Michigan State Senate.
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2006: Elected to Michigan Senate
In 2006, Gretchen Whitmer served in the Michigan State Senate.
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2006: Won Special Election to State Senate
In 2006, Gretchen Whitmer won a special election to the Michigan State Senate.
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2006: Father Ends Term as CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield
In 2006, Richard Whitmer, Gretchen Whitmer's father, ended his time as the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
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2008: Divorce from Gary Shrewsbury
In 2008, Gretchen Whitmer divorced her first husband, Gary Shrewsbury.
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2010: Re-elected to Michigan State Senate
In 2010, Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected to the Michigan State Senate.
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2011: Became First Female Democratic Leader in the Senate
In 2011, Gretchen Whitmer became the first female Democratic leader in the Michigan State Senate.
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2011: Marriage to Marc P. Mallory
In 2011, Gretchen Whitmer married dentist Marc P. Mallory.
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2011: Chosen as Senate Democratic Leader
In 2011, Gretchen Whitmer's Democratic colleagues unanimously chose her to be the Senate Democratic Leader, making her the first woman to lead a party caucus in the Senate.
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2012: Wrote Open Letter on School Violence Prevention
In 2012, Gretchen Whitmer wrote an open letter to National Rifle Association President Wayne LaPierre on HuffPost about actions to prevent further school violence like the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
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2012: "Right-to-Work" Law Enacted
In March 2023, Whitmer repealed the 2012 "right-to-work" Law
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2013: Shared Sexual Assault Experience
In 2013, Gretchen Whitmer gained national attention for sharing her experience of being sexually assaulted during a debate on abortion rights.
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2013: Revealed Sexual Assault Experience
In 2013, Gretchen Whitmer received national recognition when she revealed that she had been the victim of rape during her freshman year at Michigan State University.
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2014: Unable to Run for Reelection
In 2014, Gretchen Whitmer was unable to run for reelection due to term limits.
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2015: Left Office in State Senate
In 2015, Gretchen Whitmer left office in the Michigan State Senate due to term limits.
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2015: End of Term in State Senate
In 2015, Gretchen Whitmer's term in the Michigan State Senate ended.
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2015: End of term in Michigan Senate
In 2015, Gretchen Whitmer's term in the Michigan State Senate ended.
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May 11, 2016: Selected as Ingham County Prosecutor
On May 11, 2016, the judges of Michigan's 30th Judicial Circuit Court unanimously selected Gretchen Whitmer to serve as the Ingham County Prosecutor.
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June 21, 2016: Whitmer Sworn in as Prosecutor
On June 21, 2016, Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in as prosecutor by Ingham County Circuit Court Chief Judge Janelle Lawless.
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July 2, 2016: Stuart Dunnings Resigned
Stuart Dunnings III resigned from his position on July 2, 2016, effective immediately, leaving the position for Gretchen Whitmer.
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July 2016: Issued Report on Dunnings' Offenses
In July 2016, Gretchen Whitmer issued an 11-page report on whether Stuart Dunnings' offenses had affected cases the office handled.
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2016: Served as Prosecutor for Ingham County
For six months in 2016, Gretchen Whitmer was the prosecutor for Ingham County.
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December 31, 2016: End of Term as Prosecutor
Gretchen Whitmer's term as prosecutor expired on December 31, 2016.
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January 3, 2017: Announced Candidacy for Governor
On January 3, 2017, Gretchen Whitmer announced she would run in the 2018 Michigan gubernatorial race.
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August 2018: Won Democratic Primary
In August 2018, Gretchen Whitmer became the Democratic nominee for governor, winning 52% of the vote.
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2018: Campained for Governor
During the 2018 campaign, Gretchen Whitmer focused on improving Michigan's fundamentals, including schools, roads, and water systems.
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2018: Opposed Single-Payer Healthcare on State Level
In 2018, Gretchen Whitmer spoke against single-payer healthcare as unrealistic on a state level but also said she supports and thinks there is a good opportunity to enact federal-level Medicare for All.
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2018: Elected Governor of Michigan
In 2018, Gretchen Whitmer was elected Governor of Michigan, defeating Republican nominee Bill Schuette.
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2018: Endorsed Proposal 1 to Legalize Cannabis
In 2018, as a candidate for governor, Gretchen Whitmer spoke at Hash Bash to endorse Proposal 1 to legalize recreational cannabis in Michigan.
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2018: Human Rights Campaign Endorsement
The Human Rights Campaign endorsed Gretchen Whitmer during her 2018 campaign for governor.
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February 2019: Reorganized State Government Departments
In February 2019, Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order that reorganized some state government departments, renaming the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
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2019: Became Governor of Michigan
In 2019, Gretchen Whitmer began serving as the 49th Governor of Michigan.
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2019: Canceled Sale of Prison Over Detention Center Concerns
In 2019, Gretchen Whitmer canceled the sale of a former state prison over the purchasing company's plans to operate the facility as an immigrant detention center. She canceled the sale because the purchasing company could not guarantee that the facility would not be used to house members of families separated under the Trump administration family separation policy.
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2019: Established Michigan Reconnect Program
In 2019, Gretchen Whitmer established the Michigan Reconnect program with bipartisan support to address workforce talent shortages. This program allows Michiganders 25 or older without a college degree to enroll tuition-free in an associate degree or professional skills certificate program.
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2019: Joined Call for Common Sense Gun Legislation
In 2019, Gretchen Whitmer joined 11 other governors in calling for "common sense gun legislation".
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2019: Struggled to Pass Budget
In 2019, Gretchen Whitmer struggled with the Republican-controlled legislature to pass a budget and made several concessions.
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2019: Supported Undocumented Immigrant Rights
In 2019, Gretchen Whitmer told immigration rights groups that she supported plans to give undocumented immigrants driver's licenses or a form of government ID.
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2019: Created Clean Water Advocate Office
In 2019, Whitmer created the office of the Clean Water Public Advocate.
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2019: Celebrated Legalization of Cannabis at Hash Bash
In 2019, as governor, Gretchen Whitmer reappeared at Hash Bash via video message to celebrate the legalization of recreational cannabis in Michigan, saying, "We worked hard, we got it done."
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February 2020: Delivered Democratic Response to State of the Union
In February 2020, Gretchen Whitmer was selected to deliver the Democratic response to the State of the Union address. This was due to Michigan being a swing state in the 2020 United States presidential election, and it was speculated that Democrats hoped that selecting Whitmer would bolster their chance of winning the state.
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February 2020: Delivered Democratic Response to State of the Union
In February 2020, Gretchen Whitmer was selected to give the Democratic response to then President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.
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March 2020: Issued Stay-at-Home Order
In March 2020, at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gretchen Whitmer issued a stay-at-home order in Michigan.
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April 2020: Stay-at-Home Order Upheld
In April 2020, a Michigan judge rejected a legal challenge to Gretchen Whitmer's stay-at-home order, holding that the state had the power to protect public health.
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April 2020: Armed Protestors at Michigan State Capitol
In April 2020, armed protestors gathered at the Michigan State Capitol building.
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April 2020: Protest Against Restrictions
In April 2020, right-wing groups organized a protest against Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 restrictions at the Michigan State Capitol.
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May 2020: "Big Gretch" Song Released
In May 2020, Detroit-based comedy rapper Gmac Cash released "Big Gretch", a song praising Whitmer and the COVID-19 lockdown, which went viral.
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May 2020: Gained National Profile Amid Trump Attacks
In May 2020, during her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, after tweets where then-President Donald Trump attacked her and dismissed her as "the woman in Michigan", Gretchen Whitmer changed the wording to the more specific "that woman in Michigan" in speeches and on T-shirts, gaining a greater national profile as Trump's original wording was forgotten.
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May 2020: Edenville Dam Failure
In May 2020, the Edenville Dam gave way after awaiting an overdue report on its safety standards, leading to criticism of the investigation.
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June 1, 2020: Lifted Stay-at-Home Order
On June 1, 2020, Gretchen Whitmer lifted Michigan's stay-at-home order and moved the state to "phase four" of her reopening plan.
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September 2020: COVID-19 orders issued
Gretchen Whitmer issued COVID-19 related orders between March through September 2020.
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October 8, 2020: Federal Indictment Unsealed Against Men Plotting to Kidnap Whitmer
On October 8, 2020, a federal indictment against six men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen, a Michigan-based militia group, was unsealed. The indictment charges the men with plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer and violently overthrow Michigan's government.
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October 2020: Kidnapping Plot Thwarted
In October 2020, the FBI thwarted a far-right militia group's kidnapping plot against Gretchen Whitmer.
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October 2020: Michigan Supreme Court Decision
In October 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act was unconstitutional.
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December 2020: Vetoed Repeal of Emergency Powers Act
In December 2020, Gretchen Whitmer vetoed legislation to repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act.
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2020: Announced Rebuilding Michigan Program
In 2020, Governor Whitmer announced the Rebuilding Michigan program, allocating $3.5 billion in state funding for over 120 road projects over the next five years.
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2020: Disapproved Trump's Census Plan
In 2020, Gretchen Whitmer disapproved of then president Trump's plan to exclude illegal immigrants from the 2020 United States census.
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2020: Launched Futures for Frontliners Program
In 2020, Gretchen Whitmer launched the Futures for Frontliners program, providing tuition-free access to an associate degree or professional certification program for Michiganders who served as essential workers during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020: Spoke at the Democratic National Convention
In 2020, Gretchen Whitmer praised Joe Biden's work in rescuing the Michigan auto industry and criticized then-President Donald Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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2020: Signed Bill to End Surprise Medical Billing
In 2020, Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill into law to end surprise medical billing in Michigan by requiring providers to negotiate bills for out-of-network emergency services with a patient's insurance company instead of the patient.
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2020: Considered as Vice Presidential Candidate
In 2020, Gretchen Whitmer was vetted by Joe Biden's team as a potential running mate. Her consideration further elevated her national stature.
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2020: Expanded Access to Mail-In Voting
In 2020, Whitmer signed an executive order expanding access to mail-in voting.
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2020: Endorsed Joe Biden for President
In early March 2020, Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Joe Biden for president and joined his campaign as a national co-chair.
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January 2021: Called for Ban on Weapons Inside Michigan State Capitol
In January 2021, Gretchen Whitmer called for a ban on all weapons inside the Michigan State Capitol in response to armed protestors in April 2020.
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January 2021: Elected Vice Chair of Democratic National Committee
In early January 2021, Gretchen Whitmer was nominated as a vice chair candidate for the Democratic National Committee. On January 20, 2021, the committee elected Whitmer and the rest of the candidates unopposed.
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January 2021: Became Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee
Since January 2021, Gretchen Whitmer has served as one of the vice chairs of the Democratic National Committee.
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February 2021: Portrayed on Saturday Night Live
In February 2021, Cecily Strong portrayed Gretchen Whitmer on Saturday Night Live, episodes which referenced her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as attacks on her by then-President Donald Trump.
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May 2021: Apologized for Social Distancing Violation
In May 2021, Gretchen Whitmer apologized after being photographed with a large group of unmasked people at a restaurant in East Lansing, violating state-mandated social distancing guidelines.
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June 22, 2021: Lifted Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions
On June 22, 2021, Gretchen Whitmer lifted all remaining COVID-19-related measures, citing a reduction in COVID-19 cases and the availability of vaccines.
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July 2021: Legislature Approved Citizen Initiative
In July 2021, the Michigan legislature voted to approve the citizen initiative to repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act, which Gretchen Whitmer could not veto.
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September 2021: Began Working to Repeal Abortion Ban
In September 2021, Gretchen Whitmer began working with the state legislature to repeal a 90-year-old law that banned abortion in Michigan, to preserve abortion rights in the state in case Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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October 2021: Expanded Property Tax Exemptions
In October 2021, Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation expanding property tax exemptions, providing $75 million in savings for small businesses.
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December 2021: SALT Tax Cap Workaround
In December 2021, Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation creating a SALT tax cap workaround for small businesses, providing a total of $200 million in tax savings.
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December 20, 2021: Signed Bill Creating Economic Development Fund
On December 20, 2021, Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4603, a bipartisan measure that created a $1 billion economic development fund to attract manufacturers to Michigan.
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2021: Program Reached Over 120,000 Applicants
By 2021, more than 120,000 people had applied for Gretchen Whitmer's Futures for Frontliners program, a first-of-its-kind initiative providing tuition-free access to education for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2021: S&P and Fitch Rating Outlook Upgrades
In 2021, S&P and Fitch both announced rating outlook upgrades for Michigan, citing the state's responsible fiscal management and economic success emerging from the pandemic.
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April 2022: Acquittal of Two Men in Kidnapping Plot Trial
In April 2022, two men (Harris and Caserta) were acquitted on all charges related to the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer on grounds of entrapment by federal authorities.
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August 2022: Conviction of Two Men in Kidnapping Plot Trial
In August 2022, two men (Fox and Barry Croft Jr.) were convicted of conspiracy to kidnap Governor Whitmer.
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October 2022: Conviction of Three Men in Kidnapping Plot Trial
In October 2022, three men (Morrison, Musico, and Bellar) were convicted of providing material support for a terrorist act related to the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer.
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2022: Michigan Roads "in their best shape in years"
According to the Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council's 2022 report, Michigan's roads were "in their best shape in years".
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2022: Considered Possible Presidential Candidate
After her 2022 reelection as governor, Gretchen Whitmer was considered a possible presidential candidate in the event that Joe Biden did not run for a second term in 2024.
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2022: Democrats Took Control of the Senate and House of Representatives
After the 2022 Michigan elections, Democrats took control of the Senate and House of Representatives, allowing Whitmer greater control of her legislative agenda.
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2022: Signed Bills to Reduce Prescription Drug Prices
In 2022, Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan package of bills into law to reduce prescription drug prices.
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2022: Established Michigan Achievement Scholarship
In 2022, Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation establishing the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and providing $560 million to fund it, expanding affordable access to college education.
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2022: Supported Proposal 3 for Reproductive Freedom
In 2022, Gretchen Whitmer strongly supported Michigan Proposal 3, a ballot proposal that amended the Michigan Constitution to include the right to reproductive freedom. The proposal was approved by a wide margin in the election.
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2022: Re-elected as Governor
In 2022, Gretchen Whitmer was reelected as governor, defeating Republican nominee Tudor Dixon.
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2022: Reelected as Governor
In 2022, Gretchen Whitmer was reelected to a second term as governor, defeating Republican nominee Tudor Dixon.
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2022: Michigan Had Fifth-Lowest Tax Burden
In 2022, Michigan had the fifth-lowest state and local tax burden in the nation and the lowest in the Midwest, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.
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2022: Michigan Rainy-Day Fund Reaches Record High
In 2022, Michigan's rainy-day fund reached an all-time high of $1.6 billion, with an additional $180 million deposit as part of bipartisan spending agreements.
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2022: Secured Water Infrastructure Investments
In 2022, Whitmer secured $1.7 billion in water infrastructure investments as part of a bipartisan infrastructure deal.
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2022: Signed Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
In 2022, Whitmer signed a bipartisan $5 billion infrastructure deal, including over $400 million for state and local roads and bridges, and issued an executive order to streamline road repairs.
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2022: Human Rights Campaign Endorsement
The Human Rights Campaign endorsed Gretchen Whitmer during her 2022 campaign for governor.
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January 2023: State of the State Address
In her January 2023 State of the State address, Gretchen Whitmer called for various legislative actions, including repealing the retirement tax, increasing the earned income tax credit, and investing in renewable energy.
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March 2023: Expanded Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act
In March 2023, Whitmer signed legislation expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections against discrimination in employment and housing based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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March 2023: Repealed "Right-to-Work" Law
In March 2023, Whitmer signed the repeal of the state's 2012 "right-to-work law."
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April 2023: Signed Bill Repealing Abortion Ban
In April 2023, Governor Whitmer signed a bill repealing the 1931 ban on abortion in Michigan, ensuring abortion access in the state.
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April 2023: Signed Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
In April 2023, Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of gun violence prevention legislation into law. The Michigan package included a universal background checks law, a safe storage law, a law exempting of firearm safety devices from state sales tax and use tax, and a law containing new licensure requirements for gun owners.
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April 25, 2023: Named Co-Chair of Biden's Reelection Campaign
On April 25, 2023, Gretchen Whitmer was named co-chair of President Joe Biden's reelection campaign.
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May 2023: Signed Red Flag Law
In May 2023, Gretchen Whitmer signed a red flag law; that law took effect in February 2024.
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November 2023: Signed Election-Related Bills
In November 2023, Whitmer signed a series of election-related bills to expand voter registration and protect election workers.
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November 2023: Sister Dropped Out of Primary
In November 2023, Whitmer's sister, Liz Whitmer Gereghty, dropped out of the primary for Congress in New York's 17th congressional district.
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2023: Social Media Popularity
As of 2023, Whitmer is popular on social media, with hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers and 4 million TikTok likes.
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2023: Acknowledged "Big Gretch" Persona
In 2023, Gretchen Whitmer told WNEM-TV that "Big Gretch" is a persona that came out of the pandemic and she appreciates it.
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2023: Inducted into Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
In 2023, Gretchen Whitmer was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame.
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2023: Signed $1 Billion Tax Cut Package
In 2023, Whitmer signed a bipartisan $1 billion package of tax cuts into law, including repealing the retirement tax and quintupling the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit.
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2023: Called for Expanding Michigan Reconnect Program
In her 2023 State of the State Address, Gretchen Whitmer called for expanding the Michigan Reconnect program by lowering the minimum age to 21.
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2023: Road Condition Report
The Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council's 2023 report noted a slight decrease in roads rated as "good" and an increase in those deemed "poor", but acknowledged that roads had not deteriorated substantially from the previous year's gains.
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February 2024: Red Flag Law Took Effect
In February 2024, the red flag law that Gretchen Whitmer signed in May 2023 took effect in Michigan.
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March 2024: Hinted at Possible 2028 Presidential Run
In a speech in Washington D.C. in March 2024, Gretchen Whitmer hinted at potentially running for president in 2028, stating, "See you in 2029."
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July 2024: Announced No Presidential Run, Endorsed Harris
After Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy in July 2024, Gretchen Whitmer announced that she would not seek the Democratic nomination and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. She also stated that she would not accept an offer to be Harris's running mate.
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2024: Addressed "Woman From Michigan" Insult
At the 2024 DNC, Gretchen Whitmer said, "Being a woman from Michigan is a badge of honor." after Trump previously referred to her as "that woman from Michigan".
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2024: Addressed Nickname at DNC
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Whitmer addressed the nickname "Big Gretch", saying, "In Lansing, they call me governor, but in Detroit, I’m 'Big Gretch!'"
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2024: Signed Bills to Regulate Political Disinformation
In 2024, Whitmer signed packages of bills to regulate political disinformation campaigns, requiring AI-generated political ads to contain disclaimers.
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2024: Sister Ran for Congress
In 2024, Whitmer's sister, Liz Whitmer Gereghty, briefly ran for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New York's 17th congressional district.
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