Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared to rule out running for president in 2028 in an interview with Fox 2 Detroit during the annual Mackinac policy conference.

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 U.S. presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year.

Democrat Gretchen Whitmer says she won't be part of an expected crowded Democratic field of presidential candidates in 2028.

The governor, which is finishing up her second term, maintains 52% approval among likely voters, including majority support from independents.

It's been years in the making-- on Wednesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the final bill bringing $152 million for repairs at Selfridge Air Force Base in preparation for a new fighter mission.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivers her final keynote address Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blamed the departure of MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz on "some of the antics" by unnamed university trustees.

Under a settlement, $370.8M in unspent 'work project" request for the 2026 fiscal year is to be returned to the funds from which the money originated.