Buttigieg mulling Senate bid

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.
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.
Sources: Pete Buttigieg looking at run for Michigan's open US Senate seat next year
The Democratic former transportation secretary lives in Traverse City and could run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters.
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.
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 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.
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.
Could Pete Buttigieg run for senate in Michigan in 2026? Here’s what we know
Pete Buttigieg, former US Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, may reportedly consider a potential Senate run in Michigan in 2026, following Senator Gary Peters' announcement that he will not seek re-election.
Pete Buttigieg giving 'serious look' to 2026 Senate run in Trump-won Michigan
Pete Buttigieg is looking into a potential Senate run in 2026 in Michigan, which was won by President Donald Trump in 2024.
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 ...
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 ...