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highplainsdem

(54,055 posts) Tue Jan 28, 2025, 12:32 PM Jan 28

Scoop: Pete Buttigieg taking "serious look" at Michigan Senate race in 2026 [View all]

Source: Axios

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: Buttigieg would bring his national fundraising network to what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country.

"Pete is exploring all of his options on how he can be helpful and continue to serve," said a person close to Buttigieg.

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What he's saying: "Senator Gary Peters has served with great integrity, focus, and expertise. It was a pleasure working with him as Secretary to deliver good policies for our country and key transportation projects in Michigan," Buttieg posted today on X.

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Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/28/pete-buttigieg-michigan-senate

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Scoop: Pete Buttigieg taking "serious look" at Michigan Senate race in 2026 [View all] highplainsdem Jan 28 OP

It would be an honor and privilege to have him represent my state... MiHale Jan 28 #1

I'll support that Topomi Jan 28 #2

It's wonderful news! Will others in Ilsa Jan 28 #5

Pete is a Michigan resident... MiHale Jan 28 #10

I didn't know Chasten was from Traverse City, but I Ilsa Jan 28 #23

Once you breathe our air and drink our water... MiHale Jan 28 #30

I agree! MIButterfly Jan 28 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author MIButterfly Jan 28 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author MIButterfly Jan 28 #29

ALWAYS True Dough Jan 28 #3

Peters Old Okie Jan 28 #4

I'm sorry. I thought that Pete was from Indiana. Yavin4 Jan 28 #6

... Crepuscular Jan 28 #7

Oh. Yavin4 Jan 28 #8

The Constitution requires that Senators be "an Inhabitant of that State for which he shall be chosen" Jose Garcia Jan 28 #12

Pete Buttigieg and his family are residents of the state of Michigan FakeNoose Jan 28 #15

Besides, nobody wants to live in Indiana - America's truck stop. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 28 #31

That drive through Gary Indiana is the absolute worst FakeNoose Jan 28 #33

He was. He served as the mayor of South Bend a while back. 3catwoman3 Jan 28 #19

He's also a graduate of University of Notre Dame, and that's not shabby either FakeNoose Jan 28 #35

Pete has got my vote! rogerballard Jan 28 #9

Senator Buttigieg has a beautiful ring to it! madaboutharry Jan 28 #11

I'm hoping Mr Buttigieg will be President in a restored democracy. NNadir Jan 28 #13

Same. ancianita Jan 28 #14

My 3auld6phart Jan 28 #17

A first step catchnrelease Jan 28 #20

I like him. Oopsie Daisy Jan 28 #16

He's done well at all he's tries so far. Probably be a good one... Wounded Bear Jan 28 #18

Here is a link to Pete's appearance on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me... 3catwoman3 Jan 28 #21

He is welcome here. But, to unseat a Repub elsewhere might do more. Festivito Jan 28 #22

I'm with Pete! Mrsfiddlegirl Jan 28 #24

Great!! I'll vote for him and I live in Kansas..... Bengus81 Jan 28 #25

Governor Whitmer indicated she was not interested in running for the Senate seat on The View this morning. Wiz Imp Jan 28 #26

I have a huge problem with this. Bleacher Creature Jan 28 #32

Go Pete! Here's to hoping we make it to midterm elections. nt SupportSanity Jan 28 #34