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Buttigieg, Senate and gary peters

Pete Buttigieg won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run

SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

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Pete Buttigieg rules out Senate run. What that could mean for his future

The former South Bend mayor posted on X that he has ruled out a U.S. Senate run, fueling speculation he's setting his sights on a presidential run.

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Pete Buttigieg expected to pass on Senate bid, setting up potential 2028 run

Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat in 2026, according to two people familiar with the former Transportation Secretary’s plans, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028.

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Michigan resident Pete Buttigieg sidesteps question about political office. What he said

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." Buttigieg currently resides in Traverse City with his family. The interview can be viewed on CBS ...

Watch Pete Buttigieg on 'The Late Show.' Will he run for office? Colbert asked; he responded

Pete Buttigieg and Stephen Colbert sat down Tuesday and discussed a wide range of topics. Here what they talked about.

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