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.

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.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has approved new economic development support for a ...

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.

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

Whitmer is expected to discuss her time in office and her proposals on creating jobs, lowering costs, continuing investments ...

Businessman Perry Johnson, who ran for president in 2023, is jumping into Michigan's governor's race, joining a crowded GOP ...

Richard Whitmer, the father of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has died.