Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan put to rest speculation about a potential 2028 U.S. presidential bid, saying Thursday that she will not join what is expected to be a crowded primary field after leaving office at the end of this year.

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Democrat Gretchen Whitmer has backtracked on an earlier comment about running for president in 2028, saying she has “nothing to announce.”