John Mathias Engler (born October 12, 1948) is an American politician, lawyer, businessman, and lobbyist who was the 46th governor of Michigan from 1991 to 2003. He is known as one of the country’s top lobbyists and is a member of the Republican Party. Engler was a member of the Michigan Senate when he attended Thomas M.
James Johnston Blanchard was born on August 8, 1942. He is an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician who worked as the 45th governor of Michigan from 1983 to 1991. He was part of the Democratic Party and previously worked in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1983.
William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 44th governor of Michigan from 1969 to 1983. A member of the Republican Party, he became governor after George Romney resigned. He won three additional elections in 1970, 1974, and 1978, making him the longest-serving governor in Michigan’s history.
John Burley Swainson was born on July 31, 1925, and died on May 13, 1994. He was a Canadian-American politician and lawyer who was the 42nd governor of Michigan from 1961 to 1963.
Gerhard Mennen “Soapy” Williams (born February 23, 1911; died February 2, 1988) was an American politician who was the 41st governor of Michigan. He was elected in 1948 and served six two-year terms. Later, he worked as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs under Presidents John F.
Kimber Cornellus Sigler, also known as Kim Sigler (formerly known as Zeigler; born May 2, 1894; died November 30, 1953), was an American attorney and politician. He was the 40th governor of Michigan, serving from 1947 to 1949. Sigler is still the last Republican governor of Michigan to lose a reelection election.
Harry Francis Kelly (April 19, 1895 – February 8, 1971) was an American politician. He was the 39th governor of Michigan from 1943 to 1947.
Murray Delos Van Wagoner was born on March 18, 1898, and died on June 12, 1986. He was an American politician who supported laws that helped improve society and the economy. Van Wagoner was the 38th governor of Michigan, serving from 1941 to 1943.
Luren Dudley Dickinson (April 15, 1859 – April 22, 1943) was an American politician. He served as the 37th governor of Michigan from 1939 to 1941. He was the oldest person to ever hold the position of Michigan governor, beginning his term at the age of 79 and leaving office at the age of 81.
William Francis Murphy (April 13, 1890 – July 19, 1949) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge from Michigan. He was a member of the Democratic Party and was named to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1940. His career included serving as United States Attorney General, 35th governor of Michigan, and Mayor of Detroit.