The 2026 Michigan Senate race is already heating up
Sen. Gary Peters's decision to retire will affect control of the Senate, presidential aspirants and the rise or fall of other notable figures in Michigan politics.
Analysis: Another big US Senate race in Michigan? This one could play out far differently
Sen. Gary Peters surprise departure means back-to-back open Senate seats for Michigan but this one could be a much different kind of election.
Michigan’s Gary Peters won’t seek reelection to U.S. Senate. Here's why
Washington ― Gary Peters, Michigan’s senior senator and a former congressman, said he won’t seek reelection next year and will retire from the U.S. Senate when his second term ends in January 2027.
Democratic US Senator Peters Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2026
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Gary Peters, the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Committee, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2026. Peters, 66, represents Michigan, a state President Donald Trump narrowly won in 2024. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Peters retirement scrambles Michigan Senate race for Democrats
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters’s (D) unexpected decision to not seek another term in 2026 has scrambled what was already expected to be a closely fought race in a key battleground. Democrats knew that next year’s Senate race in the Great Lakes State was going to be fierce,
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Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026
Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after ...
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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 at a potential run for an open U.S. Senate ...
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow preparing to enter US Senate race in Michigan, AP sources say
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow is preparing to announce a Democratic bid for an open U.S. Senate seat in the state.
Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor aims higher
Presumably, Gilchrist sees the task of expanding the ranks of the nation’s Black governors — which currently only boasts ...
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How will term limits impact Michigan's 2026 election?
Michigan's political scene is preparing for a shakeup in the 2026 election, as multiple political ... limiting terms for those serving the United States Congress. Senators serve six-year terms ...
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Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won't run for re-election in battleground Michigan
Gary Peters announced Tuesday that he won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026 ... the most tightly divided swing states in the United States. Peters made the announcement in an interview ...
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Michigan Senator Peters won’t seek re-election in 2026
Among the potential candidates for the seat is Pete Buttigieg, the former US Transportation Secretary, who recently relocated to Michigan. This marks the second consecutive election cycle where ...