Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's father Richard Whitmer served as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan and Commerce Secretary to ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says​ that her father, former state official and businessman Richard Whitmer, died Monday.

He was my best friend, most trusted counselor, and next-door neighbor until I moved into the Governor’s Residence. I would ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that her father, Richard Whitmer, a former state official and health ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the death of her father, former state official Richard Whitmer, on Tuesday morning.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that her father, Richard Whitmer, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Her father served as ...

Richard Whitmer previously served in state government, including as commerce secretary for former Gov. Bill Milliken, a Republican.

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is mourning the death of her father, Richard Whitmer, highlighting his significant contributions to Michigan and his enduring influence on her life.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the security of upcoming elections and the ...

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined the world’s leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland this week.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it's not paranoid to be concerned that President Donald Trump wants to compromise the election.

Whitmer cited the election victories last year for Democratic Govs. Abigail Spanberger in Virginia and Mikie Sherrill in New ...