LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – It’s that time of year again where a special turkey will be pardoned by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and receive a unique name given to him by a Michigander.
This year’s turkey naming contest is open until Tuesday, November 12 at 11:59PM.
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“Thanksgiving is a time to spend quality time with your loved ones, and the annual turkey pardon is a tradition I always look forward to,” said Governor Whitmer. “I look forward to reviewing all the fun, creative names that Michiganders come up with this year. Submit your name ideas and find out if you picked the winner to be pardoned next week!”
Last year, the governor pardoned Dolly Pardon, which was selected from more than 3,900 entries in the statewide contest. In 2022, the governor pardoned Mitch E. Gander.
Click here to submit a turkey name.
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