Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer confirmed on Tuesday that she has not been requested by Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign to provide any documents as part of the vetting process for a potential vice-presidential running mate position.
Whitmer mentioned that she underwent the vice-presidential vetting process in 2020, during which President Joe Biden ultimately chose Harris. She stated that she was informed that all the documents she submitted at that time had been 'destroyed,' except for her personal copy.
Despite endorsing Harris for the party's presidential nominee along with other Midwestern governors, Whitmer has made it clear that she has no intention of leaving her current role. She emphasized her commitment to her current job for the next two and a half years, stating that she has not signed any documentation indicating otherwise.
Whitmer, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, won a competitive gubernatorial race in 2022, and her current term is set to conclude in January 2027.
Other Democratic figures, such as North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, have been asked to provide information regarding their finances, family backgrounds, and other personal details as part of the vetting process. This group of about 10 individuals consists mostly of elected officials.
