Governor of Michigan
| Governor of Michigan | |
|---|---|
Seal of the governor | |
Standard of the governor | |
| Government of Michigan | |
| Style | Her Excellency The Honorable |
| Status | |
| Residence | Michigan Governor's Mansion |
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Precursor | Governor of Michigan Territory |
| Inaugural holder | Stevens T. Mason |
| Formation | November 3, 1835 |
| Succession | Line of succession |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of Michigan |
| Salary | $159,300 per year |
| Website | Official website |
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The governor of Michigan is the head of government of the U.S. state of Michigan. The current governor is Gretchen Whitmer, a member of the Democratic Party, who was inaugurated on January 1, 2019, as the state's 49th governor. She was re-elected to serve a second term in 2022. The governor is elected to a four-year term and is limited to two terms.