Buttigieg wrote that he "seriously" considered running for office in 2026 but that the Democratic Party has a "deep and talented bench in Michigan."

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday that he won't be running for office in Michigan next year.

Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.