Gretchen Whitmer

Whitmer’s influence at risk as Michigan House may flip Republican

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is not running for re-election this year, but her influence may wane if the Michigan House of Representatives turns Republican in November. Whitmer, who has gained national attention, could become a lame duck for the last two years of her term. Republicans can regain control by flipping just two seats, and four key races with Democratic incumbents…