Governor Gretchen Whitmer is inviting the public to help name the turkey selected for this year’s pardon in Michigan. This marks the state’s third annual turkey-naming contest, following last year’s Dolly Pardon and Mitch E. Gander in 2022. Residents of Michigan are encouraged to submit their name suggestions by Tuesday at 11:59 p.m., according to an announcement from the
Office of the Governor website
.
“Thanksgiving is a time to spend quality time with your loved ones, and the annual turkey pardon is a tradition I always look forward to,” Governor Whitmer said, according to her
official statement
. “I look forward to reviewing all the fun, creative names that Michiganders come up with this year. Submit your name ideas and find out if you picked the winner to be pardoned next week!”
The tradition of the turkey pardon can be traced back to an act of clemency by Abraham Lincoln urged by his son Tad in 1863 and has been perpetuated over the years with President George H.W. Bush formalizing this holiday ritual during his tenure. In keeping with this long-standing tradition, Governor Whitmer has embraced the ceremony, making it a notable event in Michigan’s annual festivities.
There’s no limit to the creativity or number of submissions per contestant as the governor’s team prepares to sift through potentially thousands of entries. The winning submission is set to be officially announced on Thursday. In a press release obtained by
Audacy
, Whitmer’s office expressed gratitude for the engagement shown by the public, saying, “This year, as always, our team is thankful for you. We are thankful for your passion, your love of Michigan, and all the thoughts and ideas you have shared with us over the last six years.”
Participants can submit their name suggestions for this year’s turkey celebration through the provided link. With the deadline approaching, families and individuals are encouraged to offer creative or historical names. The winning suggestion will be reviewed by Governor Whitmer’s office, which will select the next cleverly named turkey for a pardon.
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