Buttigieg, Michigan Senate and Gary Peters

Buttigieg excites Democrats as he mulls Michigan Senate bid
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is considering a run for Michigan’s Senate seat, the latest development to roil what is quickly shaping up to be one of next year’s most competitive and closely watched races.
Pete Buttigieg ‘taking a serious look’ at Michigan Senate run, Whitmer not interested
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced this week he will not seek reelection, setting the stage for a potentially crowded 2026 race.
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 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 the Gary Peters seat.
Buttigieg rules out run for Michigan governor, mulls Senate bid
The former transportation secretary had been weighing a run for governor or a 2028 presidential campaign, which he could still pursue.
Pete Buttigieg taking ‘serious look’ at Michigan Senate run after Gary Peters’ retirement
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is eyeing a potential bid to represent Michigan in the US Senate after Democrat Gary Peters announced Tuesday he would not seek a third term, leaving open one of the most competitive seats in the 2026 cycle.
Pete Buttigieg mulls Michigan senate run after Peters announces 2026 retirement
Buttigieg, who was mayor of South Bend, Indiana, moved to his husband Chasten’s home state of Michigan in 2020 after losing to President Biden in the Democratic primary that same year.
Buttigieg eyes Senate bid as he passes on run for Michigan governor
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "seriously focused" on a potential bid for Senate after ruling out a bid for Michigan governor.
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Buttigieg Dominates Michigan Senate Democratic Primary Race, Risking Carpetbagger Accusations in Must-Win State
The former transportation secretary and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, holds a commanding lead in the 2026 ...
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Is Pete Buttigieg considering a run for US Senate?
Former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is reportedly "very seriously focused" on a potential bid for a US Senate ...
The 2026 Michigan Senate race is already heating up
Sen. Gary Peters's decision to retire will affect control of the Senate, presidential aspirants and the rise or fall of other notable figures in Michigan politics.
Lennox: Pete Buttigieg’s failures will play in Senate race
Former Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg presided over countless setbacks and catastrophic initiatives.
President Trump attacks Pete Buttigieg over crash. What he said about the Biden official
President Donald Trump attacks former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at press conference. Buttigieg responds ...
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Pete Buttigieg raked after nixing ‘He/Him’ pronoun ‘stupidity’ on X
Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg seems to have made a change on his social media account that has left observant users asking questions. Before and after […] ...