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Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028

Joe Guillen

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at the 29th annual Milken Institute Global Conference this month. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave a definitive answer Thursday to a question the political world has been pondering: No, she's not running for president in 2028.

Why it matters: The two-term governor has been one of Democrats' most closely watched potential contenders, and her decision reshapes the early 2028 field.

What they're saying: "I think there will be a robust group of people running for president," Whitmer told Fox 2 Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference. "I will not be one of them in 2028."

A Whitmer spokesperson did not immediately respond to an Axios request for comment.

State of play: Whitmer, who is term-limited and cannot run for reelection, has taken a more cooperative approach to working with President Donald Trump in his second term.

Some viewed the shift as a gamble to boost her electability in 2028.

This is a developing story.

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