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

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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 state. “No Republican has won a Michigan Senate race in 30 years — including last cycle when Democrats won an open Senate seat even as Trump won the state — and Democrats will continue to hold this seat in 2026,” DSCC spokesman David Bergstein said in a statement. “He’s honored to be mentioned for this and he’s taking a serious look.” Go Ad-Free — And Protect The Free Press The next four years will change America forever.

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Pete Buttigieg takes himself out of Michigan's Senate race, leaves door open for 2028 run
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Dems' chances of retaking Senate dealt major blow by member's announcement
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Dems' chances of retaking Senate dealt major blow by member's announcement

Raw Story  

On the heels of former U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow retiring, newly minted Michigan senior U.S. Sen. Gary Peters has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, opening the field for what will likely be another hotly contested Senate race. In 2024, Democrats lost control of the U.S. Senate while Peters chaired the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. Democrats managed to …

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

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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, …

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters wins reelection
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Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters wins reelection

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Democratic Michigan Sen. Gary Peters won reelection Wednesday, defeating Republican challenger John James in a tight, expensive race that was the state’s most competitive in two decades. “As we look ahead, I am energized to keep working to move our state forward and continue putting Michigan first.” Earlier in the day, James retweeted his campaign consultant’s claim …

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