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Michigan, Pete Buttigieg and Senate

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate or governor in Michigan

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

UPI News on MSN · 8h

Former Transportation head Pete Buttigieg declines run to be Michigan governor or senator

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

Axios on MSN · 9h

Buttigieg rules out Michigan governor and Senate bids

A 2026 win would have "almost certainly" ruled out a 2028 presidential bid, Democratic operative David Axelrod told Politico. Buttigieg's decision to pass on both 2026 races leaves him with an open pathway to pursuing a presidential campaign.

Donald Trump, Gretchen Whitmer and Governor of Michigan

USA Today · 2h

Whitmer meets with Trump at White House, discusses tariffs

Gretchen Whitmer met with President Donald Trump to discuss issues important to Michigan, including jobs, tariffs and Great Lakes protection. The meeting follows concerns that proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico could negatively impact Michigan's auto industry and manufacturing base.

Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer 'Grateful' After Meeting with Trump

The Democratic Michigan governor released a statement after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

mlive · 12m

Whitmer, Trump have what governor calls a ‘productive meeting’ at White House

The two discussed jobs, tariffs and the importance of keeping the Great Lakes clean and safe, Whitmer's office stated.

WNEM Saginaw on MSN27m

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist campaigns at Flint Farmers' Market

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist visited the Vehicle City on Thursday in his bid for governor.

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Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash ...

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Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

Garlin Gilchrist II, a Democrat from Detroit who is Michigan's first Black lieutenant governor, announced he's jumping into ...

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Garlin Gilchrist declares candidacy for Michigan governor race

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has announced his candidacy for the governor's race. The slate for the 2026 election is ...

Michigan Lieutenant Governor Begins Campaign for State’s Top Job

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, a software engineer from Detroit, entered a growing Democratic primary field for governor in a ...

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Maddow Blog | Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.13.25: Pete Buttigieg passes on Michigan races

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg considered a statewide campaign in Michigan next year, but he ultimately decided against it. “I care deeply about the outcome of both races, but I have ...

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