Michigan’s Senate Race Is Heating Up — Even Without Pete Buttigieg

The former transportation secretary isn’t running for Michigan’s senate seat, but a prominent state senator might.

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Michigan’s Senate seat is up for grabs, and it’s shaping up to be a fiercely competitive race — even without Pete Buttigieg in the mix.

“I care deeply about the outcome of both races, but I have decided against competing in either,” the former transportation secretary wrote in a post on Thursday. “My party has a deep and talented bench here in Michigan, and I am certain that we will nominate an outstanding candidate for each office.”

The New York Times reported that Buttigieg is eyeing a 2028 bid for the White House.