Governor Gretchen Whitmer is a lifelong Michigander. She is a lawyer, an educator, former prosecutor, State Representative and Senator. She was the first woman to lead a Senate caucus. But the most important title she boasts is MOM. Inspired by her family, she’s devoted her life to building a stronger Michigan for everyone.
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January 25, 2019
January 25, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Gov. Whitmer Designates Emergency Interim Successors
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to succeed her in the event of a disaster under the Emergency Interim Succession Act. LANSING, Mich. –
Emergency Succession Designation
If none of the duly-elected successors are available to perform the duties of governor, the responsibilities fall to an emergency interim successor until a new governor is elected.
According to the Michigan Constitution, the line of succession is as follows: lieutenant governor, the elected secretary of state, the elected attorney general, the president pro tempore of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives.
To view additional appointments, visit https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/.
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