LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has pardoned a turkey ahead of Thanksgiving.
This year the turkey was called Aidan Cluckinson, a name submitted by a young Michigander named Valentina from South Lyon.
Cluckinson was chosen from nearly 4,500 submissions in Whitmer's statewide naming contest for the turkey.
“This year’s winning name is Aidan Cluckinson, which was one of hundreds of submissions based on our beloved Detroit Lions," Whitmer said. "The team has really captured our hearts and made us all hopeful for a Super Bowl this year. This Thanksgiving, I hope everyone enjoys time with loved ones, finds a way to give back to the community, and keeps on cheering for our Lions.”
This is the third turkey Whitmer has pardoned since being in office. In previous years she pardoned Dolly Pardon and Mitch E. Gander.
