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The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

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.

Lansing WILX-TV on MSN · 21h

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.

Detroit News · 1d

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 ...

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

Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been ...

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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 ...

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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Lansing group holds ‘light brigade’ to protest Trump’s inauguration

On Wednesday, a group formed a light brigade in Lansing as a form of resistance to President Trump’s inauguration.

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Jocelyn Benson's upcoming book targets Mike Duggan's early work against Gretchen Whitmer

In her new book, Jocelyn Benson targets 2026 gubernatorial rival Mike Duggan for trying to recruit a White male opponent to ...

The Daily Signal8h

Republicans Smell Blood in Michigan Senate Race

After Sen. Gary Peters' surprise announcement, Michigan Republicans are hoping for their first Senate win in the 21st century ...

Axios on MSN19h

Michigan, Georgia top hot battlegrounds for 2026

Two of the nation's hottest political battlegrounds could be completely reshaped in 2026 — and provide crucial tests of the ...

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