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Coverage dated March 12, 2025

Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg decides not to run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run.

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  1. The Washington Free Beacon

    Pete Buttigieg Passes on Senate Run To Plan Presidential Bid: Report (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday that he will not run for Michigan's open Senate seat as he positions himself for another presidential bid in 2028.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Pete Buttigieg won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, leaving door wide open for 2028 run (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that

  3. Latin Times

    Pete Buttigieg Hints He's Eyeing a Presidential Run With Latest Career Move (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Pete Buttigieg is set to announce he won't be running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, paving the way for a presidential run

  4. Fox News

    Pete Buttigieg expected to make major announcement regarding his political future (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Former Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is expected to rule out a run for the Senate in Michigan in 2026, clearing a path for a potential 2028 White House bid.

  5. The Hill

    Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg decides not to run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run.

  6. CNN

    Pete Buttigieg passes on bid for Michigan Senate and governor, setting up possible 2028 run (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday he will not run for Michigan’s governorship or the state’s open US Senate seat in 2026, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028.

  7. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Buttigieg won’t seek Michigan U.S. Senate seat, eyes presidency, report states (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President Joe Biden, will not seek a U.S. Senate seat and may instead pursue the presidency, according

  8. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Pete Buttigieg expected to skip Senate bid, setting up potential 2028 run (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan's open Senate seat in 2026, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028.

  9. The Republic

    Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

  10. CBS News

    Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg​ announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.

  11. UPI

    Former Transportation head Pete Buttigieg declines run to be Michigan governor or senator (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

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

  12. ABC 12 Flint

    Pete Buttigieg expected to pass on Michigan Senate campaign (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, according to two people familiar with the former transportation secretary’s plans, setting up a

  13. Legal Insurrection

    Pete Buttigieg for President in 2028? (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    Rumors swirled that Buttigieg would run for the Michigan Senate seat in 2026.

  14. MyNorthwest

    Pete Buttigieg to announce he won't seek U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, source says (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move

  15. New York Post

    Pete Buttigieg set to announce he’s not running for open Senate seat — leaving door open for 2028 presidential bid (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday that he will not run for Michigan's open Senate seat — leaving the door open for an expected presidential campaign, according to a report.

  16. Green Field Reporter

    Pete Buttigieg will announce he won't seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

  17. Breitbart News

    Pete Buttigieg Forgoes Senate Bid, Sparking Speculation of Potential 2028 Run (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeg is forgoing a Senate bid in Michigan, sparking rumors that he is instead eyeing yet another presidential run in 2028.

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