Lansing, Michigan Democratic Party

Michigan, Gary Peters and United States Senate

MSU Political Scientist weighs in on Michigan Sen. Gary Peters not seeking re-election

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A surprising announcement from Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters on Tuesday. The Senator said after serving two terms in the Senate, he will not seek re-election in 2026. “It’s time for me to write a few more paragraphs in my current chapter and then turn over the reins,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D) Michigan.

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection, opening a key Senate seat in 2026

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it's time to turn over the reins so he won't be seeking a third term in 2026.

Detroit News · 21h

Here's who could run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 ― and who's already out

The decision by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters not to run for a third term set off a political earthquake, igniting buzz about who could get into the race.

3dOpinion

Michigan Democrats suddenly don't like Mike Duggan. Hizzoner is grateful they're hateful.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan was one of the most popular Democrats in Michigan. So why are so many of his old friends saying ...

Buttigieg considering U.S. Senate bid in Michigan, while Whitmer says she won’t run

Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been ...

7don MSN

Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Democratic secretary of state announced Wednesday that she is running to succeed Gretchen ...

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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 ...

Detroit News3d

Insider: Duggan to Democrats: Bring on the attacks

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is welcoming attacks from his old friends and allies in the Michigan Democratic Party as he begins mounting an independent campaign for governor in 2026. Speaking to ...

WKAR5d

Benson, tipped wage, and a MI Senate lawsuit: what you need to know from Lansing

Jocelyn Benson announces her run for governor, the state House passes legislation to change the state’s tipped wage and sick ...

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Michigan Senate's Democratic Leader prepares to take legal action against House

Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, D-Grand Rapids, introduced a resolution opening the door to legal action regarding nine ...

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