Buttigieg mulling Senate bid

Is Pete Buttigieg mulling a run for US Senate?
Former US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is reportedly "very seriously focused" on a potential bid for a US Senate seat in Michigan.
Pete Buttigieg ‘taking a serious look’ at Michigan Senate run, Whitmer not interested
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced this week he will not seek reelection, setting the stage for a potentially crowded 2026 race.
Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won't run
Multiple Michigan Democrats had identified Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg as top possible Democratic contenders for the Gary Peters seat.
Sources say former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg looking at U.S. Senate run in Michigan
Buttigieg is reportedly weighing a run for U.S. Senate in the seat that will be vacated by outgoing Democratic Michigan Sen. Gary Peters.
Pete Buttigieg taking ‘serious look’ at Michigan Senate run after Gary Peters’ retirement
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is eyeing a potential bid to represent Michigan in the US Senate after Democrat Gary Peters announced Tuesday he would not seek a third term, leaving open one of the most competitive seats in the 2026 cycle.
Pete Buttigieg mulls Michigan senate run after Peters announces 2026 retirement
Buttigieg, who was mayor of South Bend, Indiana, moved to his husband Chasten’s home state of Michigan in 2020 after losing to President Biden in the Democratic primary that same year.
Buttigieg rules out run for Michigan governor, mulls Senate bid
The former transportation secretary had been weighing a run for governor or a 2028 presidential campaign, which he could still pursue.
Buttigieg eyes Senate bid as he passes on run for Michigan governor
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "seriously focused" on a potential bid for Senate after ruling out a bid for Michigan governor.
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Whitmer won't run for open U.S. Senate seat, but Buttigieg reportedly considering it
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she will not run for the open U.S. Senate that will be vacated by retiring Sen. Gary ...
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Sources: Pete Buttigieg looking at run for Michigan's open US Senate seat next year
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is taking a serious look ... with Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer term limited and set to leave office after next year's election.
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Sources: Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg looking at U.S. Senate run in Michigan
Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is taking a serious look at ... potential Michigan gubernatorial candidate. Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is term limited and set to leave office after ...