Whitmer shies away from 2028 presidential bid, would rather help than be ‘main character’

By Ross O'Keefe
Published October 1, 2025 10:53pm ET
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) suggested she will not run in the 2028 presidential election, instead taking a backseat to assist the Democratic nominee.

Whitmer has been considered a 2028 presidential contender on the Democratic side.

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