Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defeated Republican challenger Tudor Dixon, notching a major midterm victory for Democrats in this key Midwestern battleground.
Whitmer, 51, led in nearly every poll from the outset of the campaign, propelled by a massive war chest and aided in part by Dixon’s late start. Dixon joined the general election in August after winning a crowded Republican primary, occasionally showing signs of momentum. But Dixon was never able to find her footing or make a real dent in Whitmer’s support.Dixon, 45, a small-business owner and conservative commentator, was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
In winning reelection in such a difficult political environment in a state that can tip presidential elections, Whitmer puts herself in the 2024 conversation as Democrats ponder a possible future without President Joe Biden.The president has indicated his intention to seek a second term, but some in the party have expressed a desire for new leadership, in part given Biden’s age — he turns 80 later this month.
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