Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is reportedly considering running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan after Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) announced he would not run for re-election in 2026.
Buttigieg — who moved to Traverse City, Michigan, around two years ago — was being floated as a potential candidate for Michigan governor in 2026, but after Peters’ announcement that he is stepping down, Buttigieg is exploring a Senate run, The Detroit News reported, citing two unnamed sources. Democratic political consultant Adrian Hemond told The Detroit News, “This race is going to be instantly nationalized because of how close it was last year. Pete already has a national network.”
Peters made the surprise retirement announcement on Tuesday morning, saying: “I always thought there would be a time that I would step aside and pass the reins for the next generation. I also never…
