FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2026
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Safe, Secure Elections After POTUS Suggests Federalizing Michigan’s Elections
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after President Donald Trump suggested unconstitutionally federalizing Michigan’s elections and sending federal agents in to take control away from local clerks. In Michigan, elections will continue to be run safely and securely at the state level as they have since the state's founding 189 years ago. Michigan state government, and all other state governments across the United States, will run safe, secure elections as explicitly outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
“Michigan’s elections are safe and secure. They will continue to be run at the state level as clearly stated in the United States Constitution.
“Let me be very clear: any attempt by the federal government to take over Michigan elections should be viewed as an attempt to take away Michiganders' constitutional right to vote. It won't happen on my watch.
“Our nation has a long, proud history of running decentralized federal elections, a system designed by our founding fathers to protect our nation against anyone who would seek to take and hold power illegitimately or by force. Because of that system, America remains the longest-running representative democracy in the world. We set a powerful example that we ought to follow.
“More than 1,600 Republican, Democratic, and independent clerks across Michigan and the Secretary of State ensure that every citizen can vote and have their vote counted. We certify the accurate results, no matter who wins, and we wish the next officeholder the best of luck as they seek to bring people together and lead us forward.
“That’s what we do in Michigan, and it ought to be how we do things across the nation. This November, Michiganders will work together once again to run another safe, secure election. We will do our constitutional duty, without interference. We will honor the results. And we will move forward together.”
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