The Michigan Governor's Mansion is located in the U.S. state capital of Lansing, Michigan. The gated mansion is in a secured area of a private neighborhood. An official summer residence is located on Mackinac Island. Both residences are owned by the state of Michigan and are maintained with private donations. The Michigan Constitution specifies that there is to be a Governor's residence at the seat of government, and that the seat of Government shall be at Lansing.
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