Pete Buttigieg expected to pass on Senate bid, setting up potential 2028 run: Report
- Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary, is expected to announce that he will not run for Michigan's open Senate seat, aiming for a presidential bid in 2028.
- His decision not to pursue the Senate race leaves the field open for candidates like Representative Haley Stevens and State Representative Mallory McMorrow, as Senator Gary Peters retires.
- Buttigieg's move may weaken Democrats' chances in 2026 but could strengthen the party's search for new national leadership against Donald Trump.
- Buttigieg's allies warned he could not seek the Senate seat and keep the option open for a presidential run.
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Pete Buttigieg won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run
The decision throws the Michigan race wide open to replace Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who unexpectedly announced earlier this year that he won’t seek re-election in 2026.
ThePatriotLight - Pete Buttigieg Forgoes Senate Bid, Sparking Speculation of Potential 2028 Run
ThePatriotLight - Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is forgoing a Senate bid in Michigan, sparking rumors that he is instead eyeing yet another presidential run in 2028. Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, was eyeing the open Senate seat in Michigan after Democrat Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) revealed he would not to seek reelection. Following the senator’s January announcement, a source told CNN that Buttigieg was taking…
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Pete Buttigieg's recent announcement to forgo a Senate run has stirred speculation about his future aspirations. What does this mean for Michigan's political landscape and his potential 2028 presidential bid? Discover the implications of his decision.
Pete Buttigieg Passes on Senate Run To Plan Presidential Bid: Report
Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday that he will not run for Michigan's open Senate seat as he positions himself for another presidential bid in 2028.The post Pete Buttigieg Passes on Senate Run To Plan Presidential Bid: Report appeared first on .
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