Gretchen Whitmer (2021)

Gretchen Esther Whitmer (born August 23, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006 and in the Michigan Senate from 2006 to 2015.

Quotes

• We are in the worst moment of this pandemic to date. The situation has never been more dire. We are at the precipice and we need to take some action.
  • Quoted in Michigan, Washington state impose severe COVID-19 restrictions as U.S. infections soar" (November 15, 2020)

• We worked hard, we got it done, we made recreational marijuana legal in the state of Michigan.
  • Quoted in Michigan Governor Celebrates Marijuana Legalization In Video For Hash Bash Event (April 5, 2019)

• I'm so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. He laid the groundwork in so many ways for the LGBTQ advocacy taking place across Michigan still today. He will be missed by many, though his legacy will live on through those he inspired throughout his life.
  • Quoted following Jeffrey Montgomery's death in July 2016, "BREAKING: Jeffrey Montgomery, Triangle Foundation Founder, Has Died". Between the Lines. July 19, 2016. Retrieved on 2016-07-19. 

• Over 20 years ago, I was a victim of rape. Thank God it didn’t result in a pregnancy, because I can’t imagine going through what I went through then have to consider what to do about an unwanted pregnancy from an attacker. And as a mother with two girls, the thought that they would ever go through something like I did keeps me up at night.
  • Quoted in 'The Woman in Michigan' Goes National (April 9, 2020)

• I think of myself as someone who is progressive but also can get stuff done... And I don’t vilify people that don’t see the world precisely the same way I do. I’m not arrogant enough to think that I’m always right.
  • Quoted in 'The Woman in Michigan' Goes National (April 9, 2020)

External links

• Government website
• Campaign website