Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan
Buttigieg wrote that he "seriously" considered running for office in 2026 but that the Democratic Party has a "deep and talented bench in Michigan."
Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.
Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan
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.
First-term Michigan congresswoman exploring Senate run after Buttigieg passes
Democratic Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet is exploring a campaign for the open U.S. Senate in Michigan after clinching a Trump-won district in November.
Pete Buttigieg passes on bid for Michigan Senate and governor, setting up possible 2028 run
Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he will not run for Michigan’s governorship or the state’s open US Senate seat in 2026, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028.
Pete Buttigieg Decides Not to Enter Michigan Senate Race, Leaving Door Open for Possible 2028 Presidential Run
Pete Buttigieg was 'seriously considering' running to replace Democratic Sen. Gary Peters in the 2026 Michigan Senate race. On March 13, the former transportation secretary ruled a Senate bid out, fre
Pete Buttigieg skipping Michigan Senate run, eyeing 2028 presidential bid
Pete Buttigieg is skipping the race for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat as he eyes a possible Democratic presidential run in 2028. The trailblazing former transportation secretary announced his decision not to run for the Senate seat being vacated by the retirement of Sen. Gary Peters in a blog post on Thursday.
Buttigieg says he will not run for Michigan governor, US Senate
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday that he will not run for governor in Michigan or U.S. Senate next year.
Buttigieg rules out Michigan governor and Senate bids
A 2026 win would have "almost certainly" ruled out a 2028 presidential bid, Democratic operative David Axelrod told Politico. Buttigieg's decision to pass on both 2026 races leaves him with an open pathway to pursuing a presidential campaign.
Pete Buttigieg announces he will not run for Michigan Senate or governor
Pete Buttigieg announced on Thursday that he will not run for Michigan’s Senate seat, opening a path for him to possibly run for president in 2028.
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Michigan Senate passes book closing budget bills
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