Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026.
Could Pete Buttigieg run for senate in Michigan in 2026? Here’s what we know
Pete Buttigieg, former US Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, may reportedly consider a potential Senate run in Michigan in 2026, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election.
Pete Buttigieg taking "serious look" at Michigan Senate race in 2026
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Buttigieg would bring his national fundraising network to what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country.
Buttigieg, Morrow Weigh Bids To Seek Michigan Senate Seat
Pete Buttigieg and State Senator Mallory McMorrow are weighing whether to mount a campaign for Michigan’s Senate seat after Senator Gary Peters announced he wouldn’t run for another term.Buttigieg served as Transportation Secretary in President Joe Biden’s administration and was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020,
Pete Buttigieg Weighs US Senate Run
Pete Buttigieg is taking a serious look at seeking a Senate seat in Michigan after Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn’t run for another term, according to a person familiar with his thinking.
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters not running for reelection, opening up battleground Michigan seat in 2026
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving Congress at the end of his second term and opening up a highly competitive battleground Senate seat.
Open Senate seat puts Democrats on defense in Michigan
His unexpected retirement in the battleground states comes in an already difficult Senate cycle for Democrats.
Senator Gary Peters, Michigan Democrat, Says He Won’t Run Again in 2026
They will need to defend an open seat in a battleground state that President Trump carried in 2024. And Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ruled out a run.
Michigan's Gary Peters won't run for US Senate reelection next year
Democrat Gary Peters' announcement means Michigan will have an open U.S. Senate seat for the second time in two years.
Source: Pete Buttigieg looking at run for Michigan's open US Senate seat next year
The Democratic former transportation secretary lives in Traverse City and could run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters.
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won't run for re-election in battleground Michigan
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026, creating a pivotal open Senate seat in one of the most tightly divided battleground states in the U.S.
Democrats, Times Like This Are Why Mayor Pete Exists
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Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won't run
Multiple Michigan Democrats had identified Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg as top possible Democratic contenders for ...
2 Pa. political leaders make list of top Democratic contenders in 2028 presidential race
The Washington Post’s senior political reporter Aaron Blake contends the defeated Democratic Party is without an obvious ...