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Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters Will Not Run for Reelection, Opening a Key Senate Seat in 2026

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be highly coveted by both parties.

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MSU Political Scientist weighs in on Michigan Sen. Gary Peters not seeking re-election

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A surprising announcement from Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters on Tuesday. The Senator said after serving two terms in the Senate, he will not seek re-election in 2026. “It’s time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter and then turn over the reins,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D) Michigan.

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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.

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Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was one of the most popular Democrats in Michigan. So why are so many of his old friends saying ...

Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won't run

Multiple Michigan Democrats had identified Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg as top possible Democratic contenders for ...

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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen ...

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Michigan Democrat won't caucus with her 'disconnected party': 'Better off by myself'

A Michigan Democrat is refusing to caucus with her own party in the state legislature ... Because you're a Black woman in ...

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Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list

MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited ...

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Michigan lawmakers issue statements on inauguration of 47th President Donald J. Trump

Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave a statement on the inauguration of 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump.I want to ...

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Insider: Duggan to Democrats: Bring on the attacks

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is welcoming attacks from his old friends and allies in the Michigan Democratic Party as he begins mounting an independent campaign for governor in 2026. Speaking to ...

Gilchrist and Benson to headline Michigan Black Summit

Following an election year where Republicans and Democrats heavily targeted Black Michigan voters, the Michigan Black Summit ...

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