Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan, Gary Peters and United States Senate

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 most tightly divided battleground states in the U.S.

MLive · 5h

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.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026

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 coveted by both major political parties.

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Michigan Dem Party leader suggests Trump supporters are Nazis: 'We don't owe you respect'

ADRIAN, Mich. (TNND) — A local official in the Michigan Democratic Party slammed Trump supporters in a lengthy Facebook post ...

Detroit Free Press3d

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

"Mike Duggan can go straight to hell." "Mike Duggan is the fox in the henhouse." "We have to be willing to punch him in the mouth." "He would just be a continuation of @GovWhitmer's failed liberal ...

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 ...

Contenders to Lead the Democratic Party Scramble to Show Momentum

As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee, they are making loud yet unverifiable claims ...

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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is running for governor of the all-important swing state. The race has ...

Detroit News4d

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 ...

Jewish Insider16h

Daily Kickoff

Gary Peters (D-MI) to retire at the end of his term in 2026 sent shockwaves across Capitol Hill and in Michigan political ...

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