(AP) -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has left her main working office near the state Capitol for the last time. The term-limited Democratic governor said final goodbyes and walked out of the executive office around noon Wednesday. Granholm has essentially completed her official business as governor but she retains the power of the office until noon Saturday.
That's when power transfers to Republican Rick Snyder, who'll be sworn in on the Capitol steps. Granholm spokeswoman Liz Boyd says the governor left the office carrying a scrapbook full of memories and looking forward to the future. The office is located in the Romney Building across the street from the Capitol.
Granholm couldn't seek re-election this year because of term limits outlined in state law. She's been governor for eight years.
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