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Michigan, Buttigieg and Senate

Pete Buttigieg won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — 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.

The New York Times · 18h

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.

NBC News on MSN · 12h

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."

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Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.

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Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political future

Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is expected to rule out a run for the Senate in ...

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Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.13.25: Pete Buttigieg passes on Michigan races

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg considered a statewide campaign in Michigan next year, but he ultimately ...

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