MARQUETTE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – On Sunday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and some members of her cabinet made a public appearance to campaign for the first time as part of her “Getting Things Done” campaign road trip tour.  

“We’re busy. We’re moving all across the state,” Whitmer said. “I’m leaving from here and going to Holland. I was in Marquette yesterday, so we will be all over the state just trying to ensure people understand what we’ve done where we want to be headed.”

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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, state Senator Winnie Brinks, and state Senator David LaGrand joined Whitmer on the trail and all voiced their support for a Democratic majority in the House and Senate. 

“We take no community, no vote for granted. We’re working hard to earn a second term because I think in a second term we can continue our forward march,” Whitmer said.

Whitmer’s first in person and strictly campaign oriented appearance took place during the weekend, but her first televised ad of 2022 was released on Jul. 12.  

The most recent poll indicate a tie between Whitmer and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon’s approval points.

Before the first gubernatorial debate on October 13, the two candidates were separated by a larger margin than recent polls report.  According to a MIRS poll, Whitmer was at 49% while Dixon was at a 47% approval rating as of October 19, says WOOD-TV. 

A Michigan News Source/Trafalgar exclusive poll conducted between Oct. 18 – 21 reveals that the candidates are tied at 48% two weeks before the Nov. 8 general election. 

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The first debate featured many questions, but mostly focused on the topics of abortion, law enforcement funding, education, and inflation. 

Whitmer and Dixon will face off again Tuesday night at Oakland University for the second gubernatorial debate.