Pete Buttigieg expected to pass on Senate bid, setting up potential 2028 run: Report
- Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan's open US Senate seat in 2026, as reported by CNN.
- Buttigieg informed fellow Michigan Democrats on Thursday morning about his decision, according to two sources familiar with his plans.
- An adviser to Buttigieg had indicated a serious consideration for a Senate campaign after the retirement announcement by Senator Gary Peters.
- Buttigieg previously ruled out running for governor of Michigan next year, as reported by a source familiar with his thinking.
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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.
Pete Buttigieg Opts Out of Michigan Senate Race, Signaling Possible 2028 Presidential Run
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. transportation secretary and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, has made the strategic decision not to pursue Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, a move that may hint at his ambitions for a larger political future, including a possible run for the White House in 2028. Buttigieg, the first openly gay person confirmed to a cabinet position by the U.S. Senate… Source
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…
Pete Buttigieg takes himself out of Michigan's Senate race, leaves door open for 2028 run
Former Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he won't run for the Senate from Michigan in 2026, while keeping his eye on a potential 2028 presidential campaign.
Pete Buttigieg Makes Announcement On Political Future * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
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.
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