(WXYZ) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new Democratic nominee for president.
In a statement issued Monday morning, Whitmer's "Fight Like Hell PAC" issued a statement that said she is "fired up to endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States."
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It comes after President Joe Biden made a surprise announcement on Sunday afternoon that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
You can read Whitmer's full statement below.
Let's win this, @KamalaHarris. pic.twitter.com/HNFFskANM5
— Gretchen Whitmer (@gretchenwhitmer) July 22, 2024
Many other prominent Michigan Democrats have endorsed Harris to be the next president, including both Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, Reps. Dan Kildee, Debbie Dingell, Haley Stevens, Elissa Slotkin, Hillary Sholten and Shri Thanedar, plus Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes.
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Whitmer's name has been floated as a potential replacement for Biden, but many prominent Democrats across the country have supported Harris.
However, according to reports, Whitmer said on Monday at an event that she is "not leaving Michigan" when asked about a potential VP pick.
Also on Monday, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist announced his support for Harris.
"I am proud to Stand TALL for Vice President Kamala Harris to be our Democratic nominee and next President of the United States. The energy and urgency she will bring to this race and her presidency are what we need to move forward. She knows that every American has the right to access a dream of health and wealth, and I will do everything in my power to help her win," Gilchrist said in a statement.
