Gretchen Whitmer Elected as 49th Governor of Michigan

Democratic Candidate Wins Historic Race

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Gretchen Esther Whitmer, an American lawyer and Democratic politician, has been elected as the 49th Governor of Michigan, making history as the state's first female governor. Whitmer's victory in the 2018 gubernatorial election marks a significant milestone in Michigan's political landscape.