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Where did Gretchen Whitmer go to study? Bio, Height, Net Worth

Where did Gretchen Whitmer go to study? Bio, Height, Net Worth

Facts of Gretchen Whitmer

Full Name:Gretchen Whitmer
Birth Date:August 23, 1971
Age:53 years
Gender:Female
Profession:Lawyer
Country:United States
Horoscope:Virgo
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
HusbandMarc P. Mallory
MarriedMarc P. Mallory
DivorceGary Shrewsbury
Net Worth$200 million
Eye ColorHazel
Hair ColorBlonde
Birth PlaceLansing, Michigan
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
EducationForest Hills Central High School, Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law
FatherRichard Whitmer
MotherSherry Whitmer
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American lawyer as well as politician, Gretchen Whitmer is currently serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since the year 2019.

What is the Age of Gretchen Whitmer?

Gretchen Whitmer was born on 23rd August 1971, in Lansing, Michigan, the United States of America. As of 2023, her age is 52 years old and her horoscope is Virgo. She is the daughter of Sherry Whitmer (mother) and Richard Whitmer (father). Her father, Richard served as the head of the state department of commerce while her mother, Sherry was an assistant attorney general.

Gretchen Whitmer with her parents and sister on her childhood day
Caption: Gretchen Whitmer with her parents and sister on her childhood day (Photo: The Oakland Press)

Unfortunately, her parents divorced when she was ten years old, so she and her two siblings moved with their mother. Gretchen holds an American nationality while she belongs to white ethnical background. Similarly, she follows the Christianity religion.

Where did Gretchen Whitmer go to study?

Gretchen completed her high school education at Forest Hills Central High School in Ada Township, Michigan. Later, she attended Michigan State University and received a BA degree in communications in 1993 from there. After that, she attended Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University and earned a Juris Doctor in the year 1998.

Is Gretchen Whitmer Married?

Gretchen Whitmer has married twice in her life. Firstly, she was married to Gary Shrewsbury. There is no further information on their first meeting, marriage date, and venue. Unfortunately, their relationship did not work out and they parted ways in the year 2011. The couple shared two children from their marriage but the identities of their children are missing from the media.

Gretchen Whitmer with her husband and children
Caption: Gretchen with her husband and children (Photo: State of Michigan)

After her divorce from her first husband, Gretchen tied the wedding knot with a dentist, Marc P. Mallory. The couple has not shared any children while March has three children from his previous marriage.

How much is Gretchen Whitmer’s Net Worth?

Gretchen has an estimated net worth of around $500 thousand as of 2023. She has earned this hefty amount through her career as a lawyer and politician. According to online resources, the average salary of a lawyer in the United States is $122,960 per year.

Gretchen Whitmer posing with her car
Caption: Gretchen Whitmer posing with her car (Photo: Detroit News)

What is the height of Gretchen Whitmer?

Gretchen stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall while her body weight is 60kg. Gretchen has blonde-colored hair while her eyes are hazel in color.

Professional Career of Gretchen Whitmer

  • After completing her graduation, Gretchen ran unsuccessfully for the statehouse in the 1990s before being elected in 2000.
  • Whitmer served as a state senator from 2006 to 2015.
  • From 2011 to 2015, she was the Senate’s first female Democratic leader.
Gretchen Whitmer, American lawyer
Caption: Gretchen, an American lawyer (Photo: Transport Topics)
  • In the year 2018, Gretchen was elected governor in the gubernatorial election.
  • From 2001 to 2006, she was a member of the Democratic Party in the Michigan House of Representatives.
  • Currently, she serves as the 49th governor of Michigan.

FAQs of Gretchen

How much is Gretchen Whitmer’s salary?

Gretchen Whitmer’s salary as governor of Michigan is $159,300 per year.

Is Gretchen Whitmer still the Governor of Michigan?

Yes, Gretchen is the Governor of Michigan. She is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 49th governor of Michigan since 2019.

Which political party does Gretchen Whitmer represent?

Gretchen represents Democratic Party. It is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States.