Pete Buttigieg was 'seriously considering' running to replace Democratic Sen. Gary Peters in the 2026 Michigan Senate race.

The former transportation secretary had been considered a top candidate for Michigan's open US Senate seat next year.

Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.

One likely Republican candidate is Mike Rogers, who narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in an open U.S. Senate contest ...

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent ...

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Gary Peters, D-Mich. and 67-year-old Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn ... In a social media post, Shaheen's office stated how "together, we've made a difference." "Together, we've established children's ...

"I ran for public office to make a difference ... will likely be a competitive 2026 senate campaign for Democrats. Two other Democratic senators – Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of ...