President Whitmer: Is Michigan’s Governor Running in 2028?

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, affectionally known as "Big Gretch", has been speculated to be a top presidential candidate for the Democratic party.

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In recent months, when asked if she would consider a run for president she said,

“I don’t know that I’ll put my name on the ballot again. I’m just not sure, but I also am 54 years old. I got a lot of gas in the tank."

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While talking to Fox 2 Detroit at Michigan’s annual Mackinac policy conference, Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave a clear answer to anyone wondering if she would be running for president in 2028.

“I think there will be a robust group of people running for president. I will not be one of them in 2028."

Who Are the Top 2028 Democratic Presidential Candidates?

While Big Gretch is no longer a possibility to run for president in 2028, there is still a huge group of people that are expected to give it a go.

Gavin Newsom: The Governor of California

Kamala Harris: Former Vice President and 2024 nominee

Pete Buttigieg: Former Transportation Secretary

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC): New York Congresswoman

Josh Shapiro: Governor of Pennsylvania

Andy Beshear: Governor of Kentucky

JB Pritzker: Governor of Illinois

Mark Kelly: Arizona Senator and former astronaut

Tim Walz: Minnesota Governor and 2024 VP nominee

Jon Ossoff: Georgia Senator

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I don't know much about politics, but my gut tells me this is not the last time we hear about Gov Whitmer being a future presidential candidate.