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Religion: Christian (denomination unspecified; raised in faith but does not foreground it; Eucharist-mocking controversy with Catholic community Oct 2024)
Education: B.A. Communications, Michigan State University (1993); J.D., Michigan State University College of Law (1998)
Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan
Background: Attorney; served in Michigan House (2001-2006) and Michigan Senate (2006-2015); became 49th governor in 2019.
Whitmer scores 2/70. Most nationally prominent figure in this set alongside Pritzker. Championed Prop 3 abortion amendment. Survived 2020 kidnapping plot by militia members. Eucharist-mocking video controversy damaged Catholic relations (Oct 2024). NRA F throughout career. Term-limited — leaving Jan 2027. Potential 2028 presidential candidate. COVID lockdown controversies made her polarizing nationally.
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