Blog tagged as Governor

Whitmer Up By 13 Points

09/09/22 04:06 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Up By 13 Points
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's lead is growing, fueled by the abortion issue and cemented (for the moment) by female voters.

Gov Walks Off 57-Year Tradition Of Leading Labor Day Bridge Event

09/07/22 11:20 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Gov Walks Off 57-Year Tradition Of Leading Labor Day Bridge Event
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 09/06/22) Former Gov. G. Mennen Williams was the first governor to lead the walk across the Mackinac Bridge in June 1958, a tradition that was later moved to Labor Day and was continued for 57 continuous bridge walks until Monday.

Whitmer Drops 145 Abortion Tweets Since Dobbs Decision

08/31/22 11:07 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Whitmer Drops 145 Abortion Tweets Since Dobbs Decision
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 08/30/22) Across two different campaign-related accounts, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has tweeted about abortion at least 145 times since Roe v. Wade was overturned around 67 days ago.

Education Policy Point Of Contention Between Dixon and Dems

08/30/22 10:43 AM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Education Policy Point Of Contention Between Dixon and Dems
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 08/29/22) Differences in education policy between Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and legislative Democrats were highlighted during the Republican Red Wave Party following Saturday’s nominating convention.

Polling Settling Down To Whitmer Around 50%, Dixon 46%-39%

08/29/22 12:20 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Polling Settling Down To Whitmer Around 50%, Dixon 46%-39%
(Source: MIRS.news, Published 08/26/22) Four recent polls on Michigan's gubernatorial race has Gov. Gretchen Whitmer consistently around 50% while Republican Tudor Dixon is at 39% at the low end and 46% at the high end.