Gretchen Whitmer’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Husband, Boyfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Gretchen Whitmer’s Personal Life, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Girlfriend, Kids, Other Family and Dating History

Parents:

• • Gretchen Esther Whitmer was born on August 23, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, USA.
  • Her parents are Sharon H. “Sherry” Reisig (née Hanna) and Richard Whitmer, both of whom were attorneys.

Siblings:

• • Gretchen has two siblings:
    • Richard Whitmer: Her brother, with whom she has shared many adventures.
    • Liz Whitmer Gereghty: Her sister, who has kept her grounded.

Marriage and Spouse:

• • Gretchen Whitmer has been married twice:
    • Her first husband was Gary Shrewsbury, with whom she had two daughters before their divorce.
    • In 2011, she married Dr. Marc Mallory, a dentist. Marc has three children from his previous marriage.
    • The family currently resides in East Lansing, Michigan.

Grandma Gretchen’s Influence:

• • Gretchen fondly remembers her grandmother, Grandma Gretchen:
    • They enjoyed summer trips together, and Grandma Gretchen had a bike gang of feisty women who rode to McDonald’s for breakfast.
    • She taught Gretchen not to take herself too seriously and not to take things personally, which has been valuable as a public figure.
    • Grandma Gretchen’s playful habit of whispering, “You’re my favorite child,” while winking at others taught Gretchen to find humor in life.

Personal Life

Gretchen Esther Whitmer was born on August 23, 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, USA.

She grew up in a politically active family, with her father, Richard Whitmer, serving as the head of the Michigan Department of Commerce. Whitmer attended Forest Hills Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Michigan State University and later obtained her Juris Doctor from the Detroit College of Law (now part of Michigan State University College of Law).

Career:

Whitmer’s political journey began in 2000 when she was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives. In 2006, she won a special election to the Michigan Senate, serving in that chamber until 2015.

During her tenure, she focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. In 2018, Gretchen Whitmer ran for the position of Governor of Michigan. She won the election and assumed office in January 2019. As governor, she has prioritized issues like healthcare access, clean water, and infrastructure improvement.

In February 2020, she delivered the Democratic response to then President Donald Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address. Whitmer faced significant challenges during her tenure, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Her decisions related to lockdowns and restrictions garnered both support and criticism.

In October 2020, the FBI thwarted a militia group’s kidnapping plot against her, highlighting the risks faced by public officials.