Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

In a first blog post, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she has "big plans" to elect Democrats in 2026, and calls on potential down-ballot candidates to reach out.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) started a Substack on Monday as speculation swirls about a potential 2028 presidential bid ...

DETROIT — Michigan could do something this fall that it hasn’t done in more than 65 years: elect a Democrat to succeed a ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's father Richard Whitmer served as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan and Commerce Secretary to Gov. William Milliken.

Whitmer announced that two business expansions will create over a hundred jobs and millions in investment dollars — and one ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is mourning the death of her father, Richard Whitmer, highlighting his significant contributions to Michigan and his enduring influence on her life.

Sparks are flying in Democratic circles as Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer fires back at former First Lady Michelle Obama ...

Jen Flood said the governor's budget proposal will seek to address federal cuts to Medicaid spending while maintaining health care access in Michigan.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s father, Richard Whitmer, has died.“He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence,” Whitmer said in a ...