Overview

• Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued her first round of endorsements for the 2024 House elections, supporting eight Democratic candidates in competitive races across multiple states.
• Whitmer's endorsements were made through her political action committee, Fight Like Hell, which she launched in June to support candidates who 'fight like hell for working people and their fundamental freedoms'.
• The endorsed candidates include Representatives Hillary Scholten (Michigan), Lauren Underwood (Illinois), Susan Wild (Pennsylvania), Chris DeLuzio (Pennsylvania), Jahana Hayes (Connecticut), Emilia Sykes (Ohio), Steven Horsford (Nevada), and Angie Craig (Minnesota).
• Despite speculation about a potential presidential run, Whitmer has dismissed the idea and fully supported President Biden's 2024 bid, but she hasn't ruled out a future run for the office.
• Whitmer's endorsements and national political activity are seen as part of her efforts to expand her political network and influence, particularly as she cannot run for re-election as governor in 2026 due to term limits.