Gretchen Whitmer

Governor of Michigan, COVID-19 response

Gretchen Whitmer - Governor of Michigan, COVID-19 response
Born

August 23rd, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 49th Governor of Michigan since January 1, 2019. Prior to governorship, held positions in the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan State Senate. Focused on issues such as education, infrastructure, and health care reform. Led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing various public health measures. Advocated for a more equitable response to the pandemic's impacts. Also emphasized economic recovery and environmental initiatives.

Successful management of COVID-19 response in Michigan

Passed significant infrastructure improvements

Advocated for education reform measures

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