Michigan Gov. Whitmer seeks 2nd term against GOP challenger Dixon
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Democrat Gretchen Whitmer is hoping to seek a second term as governor against GOP challenger Tudor Dixon. Inflation and abortion play a prominent role in Michigan's midterm election.
She has spent millions on ads attacking Dixon for being too "extreme" on abortion, which went unanswered for months as her Republican opponent struggled to fundraise. Dixon, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, opposes the procedure in all cases except to save the life of the mother.
The Democrat has also thrown her support to a Michigan ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution and overrule a 1931 law that was triggered after the fall of Roe v. Wade that would criminalize abortion. Michigan Democrats hope the proposal will lead to high voter turnout statewide and give the party key victories in U.S. House and state legislative races.