LANSING, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that Michigan's presidential primary will take place on Feb. 27, as currently scheduled, despite a push from Republicans to shift the date into early March.
Asked if there was any chance the primary election wouldn't occur on Feb 27 next year, Whitmer told reporters that she didn't believe there was. The remarks were her most direct yet to knock down hopes among GOP lawmakers that they could negotiate for a later date to comply with Republican National Committee rules.
"I signed the legislation," Whitmer said. "I am confident that’s how it will be.”
