Pete Buttigieg, Senate and Michigan

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.
Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce 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.
Pete Buttigieg Declines to Run for Senate — Because He’s Eyeing the White House: Report
AP Photo/Matt Freed Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will not run for Senate in 2026 — mostly because he’s got his eye on a bigger prize. According to Politico, Buttigieg has ruled out a bid to join the upper chamber of Congress as the junior senator from Michigan after meeting with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and weighing his options.
Buttigieg won’t seek Michigan U.S. Senate seat, eyes presidency, report states
Buttigieg’s decision “was framed by several allies and people in his inner circle as putting him in the strongest possible position to seek the presidency,” a Politico report stated.
Buttigieg expected to announce he won't run for U.S. Senate in Michigan
By passing on bids for the Senate and governor in Michigan, Pete Buttigieg has a path to mount a second run for the White House in 2028.
Pete Buttigieg expected to pass on Senate bid, setting up potential 2028 run
Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat in 2026, according to two people familiar with ...
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 Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.
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Pete Buttigieg Hints He's Eyeing a Presidential Run With Latest Career Move
Pete Buttigieg is set to announce he won't be running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, paving the way for a presidential ...
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Watch Pete Buttigieg on 'The Late Show.' Will he run for office? Colbert asked; he responded
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" March 4, 2025. Buttigieg and Colbert discussed current events, covering topics that included ...
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Pete Buttigieg met with Chuck Schumer to discuss Senate run as he seriously considers position
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appears to be seriously considering a Senate run in 2026 after he reportedly ...