Michigan’s Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been putting some serious miles on her political passport lately, campaigning for Democrats in other states while Michigan’s own candidates battle for votes back home.
Whitmer has been making the rounds in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada, lending her political star power to Democratic candidates hoping to win in November.
Reproductive freedom is on the ballot this November. Make a plan to vote and cast your ballot by November 3rd. https://t.co/5SwjRUCEpt
— Katie Hobbs (@katiehobbs) October 20, 2026 [1]
It was so nice to sit down with @gretchenwhitmer and @_jadebegay to discuss infrastructure, affordability, jobs, and how I want to lead New Mexico forward.
I’m ready to deliver real results, and get things done for our families and communities. https://t.co/MTTT9Gz8Hj
— Deb Haaland (@DebHaalandNM) October 19, 2026 [2]
Thank you @gretchenwhitmer for standing with @AaronDFordNV! Nevadans are paying more every day while Lombardo and Trump look out for themselves and their ‘billionaire friends.’ That ends when we win.
Aaron Ford is running to bring your costs down and put Nevada families FIRST. Early voting is open. Vote today, bring your neighbors, and let’s make Nevada affordable for all. 🗳️
— Team Ford for NV Governor (@TeamFordNV) October 21, 2026 [3]
But what about Michigan?
With Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed facing their own election battles, one might wonder why Michigan’s governor is playing political tourist as the November 3 election gets closer and closer.
Does Whitmer think Michigan Democrats already have their races in the bag? Or is she simply more interested in spreading the Democratic love in different parts of the country as she tries to raise her profile for a future presidential run?
Maybe Michigan Democrats should send her a postcard: Wish you were here.