Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Featured as a 'Jeopardy!' Answer

When I tell people that my wife, Lindsey, is a nerd, I mean it as a compliment.

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A big part of her love for learning comes from growing up watching Jeopardy! every night on TV.

A few years ago, she got to live out a lifelong dream by appearing on the show.

Since my wife loves the show so much, we spend many nights watching and playing along.

Sometimes, if the category is up my alley, I’m able to get a few questions right, which makes me feel like the smartest man in the world.

I always love it when there is a Michigan connection.

When that happens, I tend to get the answer right or at least be in the ballpark.

For example, this question about Gretchen Whitmer's official summer residence.

Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer was once again the answer to a question on Jeopardy!

I looked around online to try and find more Jeopardy! questions involving Gretchen Whitmer but came up empty handed.

If you know of any others please share them with me

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