Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce that he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat, potentially paving the way for a 2028 presidential bid. His decision to skip the 2026 Senate race allows for an easier transition to a future White House run, amid concerns of vulnerability to “carpetbagger” attacks due to his recent move to Michigan in 2022. As potential contenders for the Senate race emerge, Buttigieg’s husband, Chasten Buttigieg, will release a children’s book this spring, further solidifying their presence in Michigan politics.

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