Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will visit Lexington later this summer for the Kentucky Democratic Party’s Forward Together Dinner. Announced Tuesday morning, the event marks a significant show of unity between state and national Democrats, highlighting the dinner’s standing as a key fundraising occasion.

Democrats are taking a close look at their super PAC strategies after the 2024 presidential race, with many party officials weighing whether the long-standing reliance on one “chosen” super PAC still makes sense. In 2024, Future Forward served as that main group, sparking a widespread discussion about donor priorities and coordination for elections ahead.