Gretchen Whitmer, the incumbent governor of Michigan, triumphs in the election.
Democratic incumbent Governor Gretchen Whitmer has won the campaign for governor of Michigan, according to the Associated Press.
Republican rival Tudor Dixon lost to Whitmer after announcing earlier in the evening that she would hold off on declaring victory until after more votes had been tabulated in crucial counties like Kent and Macomb.
Abortion rights had been the focus of Whitmer's campaign. That and other important social issues became the focal point of the race during the last debate of the governor's race.
Even while Democrats outspent the Republican opponent in the final weeks before Election Day, surveys revealed that the race was becoming more competitive.
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On Wednesday morning, Republican Tudor Dixon issued a statement expressing his defeat:
"This morning, I gave Governor Whitmer a call to apologize and offer my best wishes.
Future success of Michigan depends on all of us, not on elected people or the government. It is our collective responsibility to support law enforcement, develop our economy, and assist our kids with reading.
We appreciate the efforts of all of our volunteers and supporters in building a better Michigan. We were unsuccessful, but we will continue to fight for our family."
A hoax propagated by former President Donald Trump, Dixon previously placed doubt on the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
