Here's who could run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 ― and who's already out
The decision by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters not to run for a third term set off a political earthquake, igniting buzz about who could get into the race.
Senate retirement tees up competitive 2026 race for Michigan seat
Sen. Gary Peters’ announcement that he will not seek another term triggered speculation and announcements from contenders aiming to win the seat in the hotly contested swing state
Buttigieg Says Maybe, Whitmer Says No Way to Michigan Senate Race
The suddenly open seat in a top-tier battleground has several Michigan politicians taking a serious look. By Katie Glueck and Shane Goldmacher Senator Gary Peters’s decision to retire has opened up a marquee Senate race in Michigan,
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.
Michigan Democrat Gary Peters won’t run for reelection in 2026, opening key Senate seat
Democratic Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat (AP video: Mike Householder)
Pete Buttigieg ‘taking a serious look’ at Michigan Senate run, Whitmer not interested
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announced this week he will not seek reelection, setting the stage for a potentially crowded 2026 race.
Rogers 'strongly considering' second bid at open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers said he's weighing another campaign for U.S. Senate, followed his narrow loss in November to Democrat Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won't run for re-election in battleground Michigan
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026, creating a pivotal open Senate seat in one of the ...
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Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer
"Michigan deserves so much better than what ... Other Republicans believed to be considering a run include Rep. John James, former state House Speaker Tom Leonard, Oakland County businessman ...
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Results: Republican John James defeats Democrat Carl Marlinga in Michigan's 10th Congressional District election
Republican John James defeated Democrat Carl Marlinga in Michigan's 10th Congressional District. Polls closed in the state at 8 p.m. local time. Given the state has multiple time zones ...
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Michigan Senate GOP leader launches bid for governor
John James (R-Mich.), former Michigan state House Speaker Tom Leonard, and former presidential candidate Perry Johnson. A number of Democrats have also been floated for the position, including ...