In this The Daily Signal article, Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett explains why she left the Democratic Party, arguing that her Christian faith and the party’s direction have become fundamentally incompatible.
- Whitsett announced she is leaving the Democratic Party and will serve as an independent in the Michigan Legislature.
- She said her decision was rooted primarily in her Christian faith, stating it is “impossible to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and be a Democrat in today’s political environment.”
- Whitsett argued that the Democratic Party has moved too far from traditional values, particularly on issues such as abortion and religious liberty.
- She has been an outspoken critic of her own party in the past, including clashes with fellow Democrats during the COVID-19 pandemic and disagreements with party leadership.
- Whitsett emphasized that her faith guides her political decisions and that she could no longer reconcile that faith with the party’s platform.
- Despite leaving the party, she said she intends to continue serving her constituents and working with lawmakers across the political spectrum.
- The move highlights growing tensions between some faith-based voters and the Democratic Party on cultural and moral issues.
Read the full story:
https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/03/06/michigan-democrat-karen-whitsett-leaves-party-impossible-faithful-follower-jesus-christ-be-dem/
