Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce his decision not to run for Michigan's open Senate seat, a strategic choice that positions him for a potential 2028 presidential bid. This move follows the retirement of Senator Gary Peters. While Buttigieg had strong name recognition and fundraising abilities, concerns over being labeled a carpetbagger were a significant factor in his decision. He has lived in Michigan since 2022, but acknowledges his recent residency. His withdrawal from the race opens the field for other Democratic candidates.
"Mr. Buttigieg's decision to skip the 2026 race to succeed Senator Gary Peters, a retiring Democrat, could allow him to pivot to the next contest for the White House."
"Although, of course, I did grow up in the neighborhood, I have a lot of humility about having only moved to Michigan a few years ago," he said.
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