Pete Buttigieg takes himself out of Michigan's Senate race, leaves door open for 2028 run
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Pete Buttigieg takes himself out of Michigan's Senate race, leaves door open for 2028 run

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee. “I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race,” Buttigieg said on social media Thursday, adding that he doesn’t plan to run for any office in 2026. The decision throws the Michigan race wide open to replace Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who unexpectedly announced earlier this year that he won’t seek reelection in 2026. While Buttigieg’s decision could weaken Democrats’ chances of retaining a critical Senate seat in 2026, it may also strengthen the party’s search for new national leadership to counter President Donald Trump.

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Pete Buttigieg won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
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Pete Buttigieg won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

Associated Press  

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Politico  

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Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say
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Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to enter the Democratic primary for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state, multiple people familiar with her plans confirmed on Monday. First elected to the state Legislature in 2018, McMorrow’s profile surged after her viral 2022 speech on the floor of the Michigan Senate, hailed as a model …

Republican Mike Rogers to again run for Senate in Michigan, AP sources say
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Republican Mike Rogers to again run for Senate in Michigan, AP sources say

Associated Press  

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Raw Story  

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Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters To Retire In 2026
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Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t seek reelection in 2026, kicking off what could be a crowded primary to replace him in the battleground state of Michigan. Gretchen Whitmer ; the state’s attorney general, Dana Nessel; Rep. Rashida Tlaib ; Michigan state Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow ; and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a resident of the …

Gary Peters not running for reelection in battleground Michigan
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Gary Peters not running for reelection in battleground Michigan

Politico  

The 66-year-old told The Detroit News that he’s ready to start a “new chapter” and leave public office. Whitmer, who has also been floated as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, will not be jumping into the Senate race, as “she is proudly serving the people of Michigan as governor,” a spokesperson said Tuesday. Buttigieg posted on X after Peters’ announcement, …

Open Senate seat puts Democrats on defense in Michigan
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Open Senate seat puts Democrats on defense in Michigan

Politico  

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his newly minted campaign chair Kirsten Gillibrand face steering their party through a competitive Senate primary after quietly maneuvering to avoid a marquee intraparty matchup last cycle. His departure means Michigan will have both an open Senate and governor’s race in 2026 that will draw widespread interest from ambitious politicians in both parties. And …

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
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Associated Press  

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Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026
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Michigan Senate Republican leader enters open race for governor’s seat in 2026

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s top Republican leader in the state Senate announced Tuesday a candidacy for governor, becoming the first high-profile Republican to enter the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. State Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt is the second well-known candidate to enter the race to succeed Whitmer, who has two years remaining in her final term after being …

Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg
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Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg

Associated Press  

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Former Rep. Mike Rogers enters Michigan Senate race as the first prominent Republican
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Former Rep. Mike Rogers enters Michigan Senate race as the first prominent Republican

Associated Press  

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Michigan Board of Education president launches campaign for U.S. Senate
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Michigan Board of Education president launches campaign for U.S. Senate

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Pamela Pugh, the president of Michigan’s Board of Education, announced Tuesday that she will seek the state’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2024 and challenge U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination. “A campaign that is about making sure that children have access to an education that prepares them for the future that they deserve.” Having …

Pete Buttigieg moves to Democrat-friendly Michigan as he eyes political future
2 years, 8 months ago

Pete Buttigieg moves to Democrat-friendly Michigan as he eyes political future

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg – who campaigned for …

Election 2020 Today: Trump base resigned, Buttigieg picked
4 years, 3 months ago

Election 2020 Today: Trump base resigned, Buttigieg picked

Associated Press  

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Election 2020 Today: Trump base resigned, Buttigieg picked
4 years, 3 months ago

Election 2020 Today: Trump base resigned, Buttigieg picked

The Independent  

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