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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June 27, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2019
Gov. Whitmer on U.S. Supreme Court Decision
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision in Rucho v. Common Cause and Lamone v. Benisek on the constitutionality of gerrymandering:
“Michiganders deserve to have their voices heard and their votes counted. Gerrymandering undermines the basic idea of open and free elections — regardless of political affiliation. It’s disappointing that the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to review this unfair practice, despite several other courts declaring partisan gerrymandering unconstitutional. This is why passage of Proposal 2 was so crucial to ensure Michigan has fair maps and fair representation. As governor, I will continue to do my job to ensure that voters can pick their elected officials, not the other way around.”
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