Michigan July 18, 2024 5:43 pm 5 things to know about Gretchen Whitmer Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, was born on August 23 in 1971 and was elected as the 49th governor of Michigan in 2019. US & World Videos 2:16 Partying at the polls in North Philadelphia 1:22 Workers will be going around the clock to ensure votes are counted in Philadelphia 1:25 Northeast Philadelphia ballot counting center ready to count 3:01 Harris rally on Parkway in Philly, Trump Reading rally among closing arguments to Pa. voters 4:08 Both presidential campaigns make final stops around battleground Pa. on election eve