Gretchen Esther Whitmer (born August 23, 1971) is an American politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as a Michigan state representative from 2001 to 2006 and a Michigan state senator from 2006 to 2015.

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  Governor Whitmer · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 10:25 PM

Senator Camilleri Passes Lowering MI Costs Plan

[] [example image 800x100](#) [] Dear Friend, Senator Camilleri voted yes on the Lowering MI Costs plan, a plan we worked together on to deliver a $1 billion tax break for Michigan working families and retirees. Michiganders need relief as inflation drives up costs and eats into their paych…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Special interests are putting up ads for Dixon

John, anew $460,000 ad buy was placed by Michigan Families United, a DeVos-funded special interest group supporting Tudor Dixon. That’s nearly half a million dollars on TV pushing her dangerous agenda that would drag Michigan backward. Tudor Dixon and her special interest backers like Betsy DeVos…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Finish your donation

Hi John, We noticed that you started making a contribution but never completed it, so we wanted to follow up and give you another chance to give: DONATE: [link removed] This is one of the most competitive elections in the country and it’s critical that we show we have what it takes to win this tou…
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Tudor Dixon wants to ban abortion with no exceptions

John, Tudor Dixon has proven herself to be a dangerous candidate with wrong-for-Michigan plans. We need your help to make sure she doesn’t win this election. DONATE: [link removed] Tudor Dixon has: - Called Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban that makes no exceptions for rape or incest and makes f…
  Katie Hobbs · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Kari Lake’s stance on abortion

John, I want to make sure you have the facts on my opponent, Kari Lake, when it comes to the right to a safe, legal abortion. Kari Lake has voiced support for Arizona’s Civil War era abortion law — which criminalizes abortion in our state — calling it “great.” She has said that abortion pills sho…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Michigan is a swing state

Michigan is a quintessential swing state, John. That’s why we’re asking you to chip in $5 to win this race >> This election is being called a ‘50-50 race,’ and while we’re working around the clock to win, everyone from U.S. News calling this seat “vulnerable” to the National Journal ranking this …
  Sign the Card [via Team Whitmer] · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 4:31 PM

Wish Gretchen Whitmer a happy birthday:

John, Today is Governor Whitmer’s birthday! We’re putting together a card for her, and we would love to have your name on it. Will you sign our birthday card for Gretchen Whitmer? SIGN THE CARD: [link removed] Since taking office, Governor Whitmer has remained focused on putting Michigan first a…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 12:05 AM

We can’t afford to fall short

John, Tonight’s deadline is a crucial moment for our campaign. As of right now, we’re just short of where we need to be by midnight tonight which is why I’m personally asking: Can you chip in $5 before midnight tonight, John? I’m in a tough fight against a dangerous opponent with a wrong-for-Mic…
  Julia Goldman · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Midnight tonight

John, As Gretchen Whitmer’s Digital Director, it’s my job to stay on top of our digital fundraising goals. That’s why I’m reaching out to you personally, John, to ask for your support. Right now, we’re just hours away from our major fundraising deadline and we need to dramatically pick up the pace…
  FINANCE UPDATE [via Whitmer for Governor] · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 4:31 PM

John's Fundraising Update

8/22/2022 Fundraising Update Time left: (Countdown Clock) Goal: $600,000 Suggested Donation: $5 DONATE: [link removed] John, tonight at midnight is our first public filing deadline since the primary, and we need your help. Our team set the ambitious goal of raising $600,000 before mid…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 1:48 PM

Look what Tudor Dixon said:

John, In a recent interview, Tudor Dixon said that she thinks a teenage rape victim should find “healing” from being forced to give birth. This comment is dangerous coming from anyone, especially a candidate for governor – and it is an outright attack on abortion rights. Tudor Dixon wants t…
  Sherry and Sydney · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Our mom’s major deadline

Hi John, It’s Sherry and Sydney, Gretchen’s daughters. We wanted to reach out again because our mom is in a competitive race and she needs our help before another big public fundraising deadline on August 22. Our mom has inspired us to keep going when times get tough and never give up. She works h…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 6:03 PM

On August 22

John, before I go into the details, I want to make a quick ask. We have our first major deadline of the general election tomorrow, and we need to report a huge number to show our team is fired up and ready to win. Make a donation of $5 right now to help us get a strong start >> DONATE: [link remove…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Keep our momentum strong

John, Tomorrow is our major fundraising deadline when our numbers are going to be locked in and released publicly. We must have a strong showing to prove the power of our grassroots campaign. Gretchen’s counting on you, John. Will you donate $5 right now to help us keep our momentum strong? DONA…
  Preston Elliott · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 9:18 PM

Your support is critical

John, This is Preston Elliott, Gretchen Whitmer’s campaign manager. I’m reaching out personally because we’re just 48 hours away from our first major fundraising deadline of the general election and we need your help. We’re up against a dangerous, wrong-for-Michigan opponent and we can’t afford t…
  Bri Sauer · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 5:41 PM

What we need to succeed

Hi John, it’s Bri, Gretchen Whitmer’s Finance Director. I’m reaching out today to introduce myself to you personally and ask if you will make a donation before our campaign’s major fundraising deadline this Monday? DONATE: [link removed] As Finance Director, it’s my job to make sure our ca…
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 12:49 PM

Quick update

A short update for you, John. As of right now, we’re 65% to our $600,000 August 22 filing deadline goal. That means we need to pick up the pace today if we’re going to reach this critical goal. You know what’s at stake in this election. Gretchen Whitmer is in a competitive election against a dange…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 12:02 AM

BREAKING: Win for abortion rights

John, we have some breaking news to share with you in the fight to defend choice. A county judge has just granted Governor Whitmer’s request for a preliminary injunction, meaning that Michigan county prosecutors CANNOT enforce the 1931 abortion ban, ensuring doctors and nurses can keep caring for t…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 7:21 PM

The stakes

John As Election Day gets closer and closer, we wanted to reach out and remind you of the stakes of this competitive race before our major 8/22 fundraising deadline. - Our opponent, Tudor Dixon, is backed by billionaires and special interests like Betsy DeVos and Charles Koch. - She repeatedly pus…
  DeVos Alert [via Whitmer HQ] · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 12:34 PM

We need to fight back

Michigan governor's race could cost $100 million as billionaire DeVos family spends millions to oust Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. John, have you seen this? The DeVos family has already spent millions of dollars, and they’re not planning on slowing down any time soon. We’re not going to sugarcoat it: Thi…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Quick

We’re going to keep this one short. Monday is our first public filing fundraising deadline of the general election, and we need to hit our $600,000 goal to help us beat DeVos-backed Tudor Dixon, who is running on a dangerous, wrong-for-Michigan agenda. That’s why we need you, John. Can you contrib…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Thank you in advance

One donation can make all the difference, John. That’s why we’re asking you today to make a donation to help hit our $600,000 August 22 deadline goal. In this tough fight, it’s going to take all of us to win, so before we continue, can you contribute $5? DONATE: [link removed] Hitting our goa…
  Julia Goldman · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 6:48 PM

A 50-50 chance

John, “It’s a 50-50 race.” That’s what they’re saying about this race. We know this will be a highly competitive election, and that’s why we’re working hard every day to fight back against millions of dollars in special interest spending. Before the day ends, can Gretchen Whitmer count on you…
  Organizing Alert via Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 12:53 PM

We need to talk to every Michigander

John, we’re just five days away from our first fundraising deadline of the general election, and we want to make sure we can talk to every Michigander about what’s at stake in this competitive election. Your donation will allow us to do everything we need to do to ramp up our field program before…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Dangerous rhetoric

John — It’s no secret that Tudor Dixon has pushed dangerous conspiracy theories to sow distrust in our democracy. She’s still claiming that the 2020 election was stolen, which has been proven false time and time again. Donate now to help elect Gretchen Whitmer and defeat Tudor Dixon’s dangerous c…
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 2:16 PM

Big money will pour into Michigan

John, Tudor Dixon is the hand-picked candidate of special interests. From billionaires like Betsy DeVos to anti-choice groups like Right to Life Michigan, special interests are going all in to back her. Rush a donation now to help fight back against anti-choice groups’ outside spending. Big money…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Re: August 22

Did you get Gretchen’s note about our public filing fundraising deadline? It’s going to take all of us to win this competitive election, and with everything on the line, we can’t afford to fall short. We’re aiming to raise $600,000 before midnight on August 22, and we’re asking you to make a dona…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 2:18 PM

August 22

John, before I go into the details, I want to make a quick ask. On August 22, we have our first major deadline of the general election, and we need to report a huge number to show our team is fired up and ready to win. Make a donation of $5 right now to help us get a strong start >> DONATE: [link r…
  Julia Goldman · [email protected]
August 14, 2022 at 8:36 PM

50-50 chance

John, “It’s a 50-50 race.” That’s what they’re saying about this race. We know this will be a highly competitive election, and that’s why we’re working hard every day to fight back against millions of dollars in special interest spending. Before the day ends, can Gretchen Whitmer count on you to m…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 14, 2022 at 1:21 PM

A must-win election

We must win in Michigan, John, and to win, we need to be hitting our monthly goals – especially as we get closer and closer to the election. It’s going to take a lot of resources to fight back against the over $15 million in attack ad spending, and there’s so much at stake here. Everything from cho…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 9:46 PM

It all adds up

John, Whether you’ve been with my campaign for months or just joining in the last few days, here’s why I’m asking you to make your first donation today: - We’re getting things done in Michigan. From fighting like hell to defend safe, legal abortion to fixing the damn roads, I know what it takes …
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 11:18 AM

Here’s how you can help

John, this election is going to be tough, no doubt about it. We’re up wealthy special interests like Betsy DeVos who are spending millions of dollars to defeat Gretchen Whitmer. Tudor Dixon is pushing a dangerous agenda that will dismantle public education, eliminate abortion rights, and reverse …
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 9:33 PM

What you can do

John, it’s a Friday night, so we’re going to keep this short. There are less than three months until Election Day. That’s 3 months to reach out to millions of Michiganders and defeat our DeVos-backed opponent Tudor Dixon. We need your help to make sure we talk to as many people as possible over the…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 1:43 PM

A bit about me

Hi, John, I want to tell you a bit about myself. Before I begin, I’m up for a tough fight this election, and I’m asking you to contribute $5 to help me win this race. DONATE: [link removed] I’m a lifelong Michigander who is focused on getting things done that will make a difference in people’s…
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 9:35 PM

We can’t allow Tudor Dixon to drag Michigan backward

John, here are three reasons why we need your support to defeat our DeVos-backed opponent, Tudor Dixon: 1. She wants to gut funding for public education 2. She wants to ban abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest, and she supports Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban 3. She is supported by Betsy DeV…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 1:33 PM

The most important endorsement is you, John

John, We’re proud to have earned the support of Michiganders across the state. From small business owners to workers to parents, Michiganders are lining up to support Gretchen Whitmer because they know she will always fight for us. We’re counting on support from grassroots activists like you, John.…
  Julia Goldman · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 12:57 PM

Just 90 days away

John, We’re just 90 days away from Election Day, and with the future of abortion rights, education, infrastructure, and more on the line, we need to make sure we work harder than ever to win this November. There’s a lot at stake in this race. We have a choice between protecting all the progress …
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 9:49 PM

Maximize your impact

John, we are less than 3 months out from Election Day. On November 9, we want to be able to wake up and say we did everything we could to elect Gretchen Whitmer and continue moving Michigan forward for four more years. Right now, the best way to help Gretchen Whitmer win this competitive race is b…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 7:48 PM

In just three months

John, we’re just THREE months away from Election Day! If you’re ready to help us win this tough fight, pitch in $5 right now to help us keep our campaign powered through November → DONATE: [link removed] There’s a lot at stake in this election. My opponent has pledged support for Michigan’s dr…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 7, 2022 at 1:58 PM

Goal Deadline: TONIGHT

John, we’re just over a few hours away from our General Election Fund goal deadline, and we need to show our team’s strength by raising $250,000 by midnight tonight. We won’t sugarcoat it: We have to show our clear momentum in the race against DeVos-backed Tudor Dixon by showing we can hit this f…
  Preston Elliott · [email protected]
August 6, 2022 at 1:17 PM

What happened since Tuesday

John, FIRST: Five dangerous candidates battled it out on Tuesday for a chance to be the Republican nominee. THEN: DeVos-backed Tudor Dixon advanced through the primary and will be Gretchen Whitmer’s opponent in this election. She is running on a platform that would slash billions from public s…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Quick

We know it’s almost the weekend, so we’re going to keep this one short. This Sunday is our end-of-week deadline for our $250,000 general election fund goal, and we need to hit it to help us beat DeVos-backed Tudor Dixon, who is running on a dangerous, wrong-for-Michigan agenda. That’s why we n…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Moving Michigan forward

John, I’m up against a dangerous candidate who will take Michigan backward. Will you make a donation of any amount this morning to help me win this tough fight? DONATE: [link removed] There’s a lot at stake in this election, and I’m fighting to defend our progress in Michigan. From moving dirt to …
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 10:35 PM

DeVos-backed Dixon

John, Tudor Dixon is the hand-picked candidate of special interests – make no mistake. From billionaires like Betsy DeVos to anti-choice groups like Right to Life Michigan, special interests are going all in to back our dangerous opponent. Rush a donation now to help fight back against anti-ch…
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Tudor Dixon would drag Michigan backward

John, our opponent Tudor Dixon is wrong for Michigan. You don’t have to take our word for it – here is her dangerous agenda laid out for you: - Tudor Dixon wants to cut billions from Michigan’s budget – threatening billions of dollars that fund public schools, public safety, and our roads and bri…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 9:18 PM

The road to Election Day

John, With the election under 100 days away, we need to work harder than ever before to make sure we emerge victorious in this tough fight. Gretchen Whitmer has spent her time in office fighting for the people of Michigan. From fixing our roads to boosting our economy to making the largest inv…
  Whitmer HQ · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Our opponent: Tudor Dixon

John, Last night, the primary was called for Tudor Dixon and the road to Election Day began. Make no mistake: This is going to be a tough fight in one of the most competitive elections in the country. Today, we’re launching a $250,000 General Election Fund goal by the end for the week. Can …
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 2:39 AM

Tudor Dixon

BREAKING: Tudor Dixon wins Republican primary John, the Republican primary was just called for Tudor Dixon. The road to Election Day starts right now. Over the last year, Tudor Dixon has proven herself to be a dangerous candidate with wrong-for-Michigan plans. She called Michigan’s 1931 abortion b…
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Court grants Gretchen Whitmer’s request to temporarily block enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban

John, Yesterday, news broke that county prosecutors in Michigan would be allowed to enforce the 1931 abortion ban and prosecute doctors and nurses. Gretchen Whitmer has been fighting like hell to protect safe and legal abortion in Michigan, and just like she did in April when she filed a lawsu…
  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 2:43 PM

We’re not wasting any time

John, Thank you for helping us hit our $500,000 July fundraising goal. With your support, we’re sustaining the momentum we need to win this tough fight. Here in Michigan, I’m getting things done. We’re moving dirt to fix the damn roads, investing in our children’s schools and education, and creati…