Former Rep. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., has announced his withdrawal from the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate. Meijer cited a lack of a clear pathway to victory as the reason for his decision, stating that continuing the campaign would risk a divisive primary that could detract from conservative goals in the November elections.
Meijer, a member of the Meijer supermarket chain family, previously represented Michigan's 3rd Congressional District but lost his re-election bid in the 2022 Republican primary. He was among ten House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump following the events of January 6, 2021.
Former President Trump, in response to Meijer's withdrawal, took to Truth Social to congratulate Republicans and assert that the '10 Impeachers' are fading from the political scene. Trump highlighted Mike Rogers as a strong candidate for the Senate nomination in Michigan.
Currently, there are ten Republicans vying for the Senate nomination in Michigan, including Rogers and Justin Amash. Rogers, backed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee, is seen as a leading contender. On the Democratic side, Rep. Elissa Slotkin is a top candidate, surpassing actor Hill Harper in polling.
Trump also mentioned Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington as a potential target for defeat in the upcoming elections. Newhouse, along with David Valadao of California, are the remaining Republicans who voted to impeach Trump and are still in office.
The political landscape in Michigan's Senate race continues to evolve, with candidates positioning themselves for the primary elections and the subsequent general election to succeed Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.
