Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Announces She Will Not Run for President in 2028

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer stated that she will not run for president in 2028. During the Mackinac Policy Conference, she expressed uncertainty about her future plans after leaving office but confirmed that a presidential bid is not in her immediate plans. Whitmer, who is term-limited, mentioned that Michigan will elect a new governor in the fall and that she intends to take some time off before deciding on her next steps. She acknowledged that while there is time until 2028, she does not plan to pursue the presidency. Previously, Whitmer had been mentioned as a potential candidate for the presidency but opted not to run in 2024 and was considered as a possible running mate for Joe Biden in 2020.