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.

Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.

The open seat in Michigan further complicates Democrats’ nearly impossible path back to a Senate majority in 2026.

Pete Buttigieg announces he won’t run for Senate or governor. Is a 2028 presidential bid coming? - ‘The hardest decision in ...

Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not run for Michigan's open Senate seat, hinting at a potential presidential ...

Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat in 2026, according to two people familiar with ...

Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is expected to rule out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028.