Here's who could run for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 ― and who's already out
Michigan's Gary Peters won't run for US Senate reelection next year
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.
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won't run for re-election in battleground Michigan
Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t run for re-election in Michigan in 2026, creating a pivotal open Senate seat in one of the most tightly divided battleground states in the U.S.
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Senate retirement tees up competitive 2026 race for Michigan seat
Sen. Gary Peters’ announcement that he will not seek another term triggered speculation and announcements from contenders aiming to win the seat in the hotly contested swing state