Gretchen Whitmer

“You can be both progressive and want to get things done - they're not mutually exclusive and that's what I bring.”

“My number one priority is keeping our kids safe and protecting the health of the people of Michigan.”

“Community colleges are in every district in this state, they serve Republican and Democratic families and non-partisan and non-political families as well.”

“We are all better off when we raise skills in our state, and I know that Republicans and Democrats are going to hear from their communities, hear from their constituents, hear from the busin...”

“I know that the DeVos agenda has absolutely devastated our public school system in Michigan.”

“I do believe ultimately the role is of our state government to ensure every child in this state has a great public school education.”

“But over 20 years ago I was a victim of rape. And thank god it didn't result in a pregnancy. Because I can't imagine going through what I went through and then having to consider what to do...”