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

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.

One likely Republican candidate is Mike Rogers, who narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin in an open U.S. Senate contest last year. Other Republicans considering bids are Rep. Bill Huizenga of Holland Township and 2022 gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon of Norton Shores.