Michigan Senate contest scrambles fight for next governor
After Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) announced Tuesday he wouldn’t be seeking reelection, Michigan got another hotly contested open seat for the 2026 elections. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) is term-limited,
The Democrats Who May Run for Senate in Michigan After Gary Peters Retires
Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters' retirement announcement on Tuesday generated speculation about which Democrats could run to replace him in next year's Senate race.
Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won't run
Multiple Michigan Democrats had identified Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Pete Buttigieg as top possible Democratic contenders for the Gary Peters seat.
Pete Buttigieg taking ‘serious look’ at Michigan Senate run after Gary Peters’ retirement
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is eyeing a potential bid to represent Michigan in the US Senate after Democrat Gary Peters announced Tuesday he would not seek a third term, leaving open one of the most competitive seats in the 2026 cycle.
Who's running to be Michigan's next governor in 2026? Here's the updated list
MICHIGAN — Michigan voters will choose a new governor in November 2026. Current Governor Gretchen Whitmer is term-limited after serving back-to-back four year stints in Lansing. We are keeping track of candidates who throw their hats in the ring below.
Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, announces run for Michigan governor
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson becomes the first major Democratic candidate to launch a bid to be Michigan's next governor.
Open Senate seat puts Democrats on defense in Michigan
His unexpected retirement in the battleground states comes in an already difficult Senate cycle for Democrats.
Key Senate Battleground Opens as Gary Peters Exits Michigan Race
Democratic Michigan Senator Gary Peters has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, giving Republicans a top target in a state likely to become a major midterm battleground. Peters, who won reelection in 2020 by a narrow margin of less than 2 points,
Mother of convicted murderer asks Michigan governor to rescue son from Alabama execution
Supporters of Demetrius Frazier, a Michigan prisoner facing execution in Alabama, are asking Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to ...
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Mid-Michigan chambers ask governor for special election to fill McDonald Rivet’s seat
Local entities are asking Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to call a special election to fill the 35th District State Senate ...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Responds to Rumors About Senate Run: Reports
Gary Peters' exit creates a highly contested U.S. Senate battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political ...
Group pleads with Whitmer to intervene in execution of Detroiter in Alabama
Friends and family of the Detroit man want him to be able to serve a life-in-prison sentence in Michigan instead of being ...
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Governor Whitmer Invites Michigan's Youth to Design 2025 State of the State Program Cover
Governor Whitmer launches an art contest for Michigan K-12 students to design the 2025 State of the State program cover.
Democrat Aghogho Edevbie announces run for Michigan Secretary of State
Aghogho Edevbie announced Monday he would seek to replace Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson when her second term expires at ...
Trump federal funding freeze sparks lawsuit, fear, confusion in NY
The challenge comes amid uncertainly over funding for city agencies and nonprofit organization, and as states, including New ...
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Whitmer praises Peters as ‘champion for Michigan’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is praising U.S. Sen. Gary Peters for his years of service as he says he will not run for ...