Pete Buttigieg Considers Senate Run in Michigan Following Meeting with Chuck Schumer

The former transportation secretary is exploring a bid for the seat of retiring Senator Gary Peters in the pivotal battleground state.

Pete Buttigieg met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss a potential 2026 Senate campaign in Michigan.
The seat, currently held by retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters, is considered a key battleground in the fight for Senate control.
Buttigieg, who moved to Michigan in 2022, has not made a formal decision but has acknowledged he is seriously considering the race.
Other Democrats, including State Senator Mallory McMorrow and Representative Haley Stevens, are also weighing bids for the seat.
Republicans view Michigan as a prime pickup opportunity, with the Cook Political Report rating the race as a 'Toss Up.'