Former Secretary of Transportation and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is considering a potential Senate run in Michigan in 2026, following Sen. Gary Peters' decision not to seek re-election. Sources close to Buttigieg revealed that he is exploring various options to continue serving and is seriously considering the opportunity.
Sen. Peters expressed his intention to step aside and pass the torch to the next generation, emphasizing that he never viewed congressional service as a lifelong commitment. Peters, who chaired the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) twice, highlighted his initial plan to serve for a limited number of terms before returning to private life.
