Poll: Whitmer remains popular as Michigan voters worry about inflation, jobs and the economy

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 1,155

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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As Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rides a high approval rating in the final months of her administration, several challenges exist for Michigan on the horizon, including the regulation of data centers, voter displeasure with the two-party system, concerns about jobs and runaway inflation.

Those were the findings of a new Detroit Regional Chamber poll conducted by The Glengariff Group, released Tuesday ahead of the organization’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.

Economic fears were most …

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