One likely Republican candidate is Mike Rogers, who narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in an open U.S. Senate contest last year. Other Republicans considering bids are Rep. Bill Huizenga of Holland Township and 2022 gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon of Norton Shores.

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that he will not run in Michigan's gubernatorial or Senate races next year. Why it matters: Buttigieg, who said he strongly considered bids in both races,

The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.