Breaking: Governor Whitmer Considers Running For US Senate In 2024: Big Gretch Has Met With Chuck Schumer Twice In 3 Weeks

 

By Brandon Hall

(Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.Com)

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer twice within the last ~3 weeks, West Michigan Politics has learned.

Whitmer is interested in the US Senate seat currently held by Debbie Stabenow, who is retiring in 2024. DC Dems are evidently swiping right on Big Gretch, immensely excited about the prospects of a "Senator Whitmer."

Support also exists in Washington circles for Rep. Elissa Slotkin, and though he publicly denies interest, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttiegieg recently moved to Northern Michigan, and is watching the race closely.

Republican candidates said to be considering running include Ryan Kelley, Perry Johnson, Tudor Dixon, and John James...

Stay tuned!

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Brandon Hall is a lifelong political nerd from Grand Haven, and is the Managing Editor of West Michigan Politics. 

>>>Email him at WestMIPolitics@Gmail.com