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, surprised many with his decision.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats’ Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties.

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Will or won’t he run? Mike Rogers posted to his X account (formerly known as twitter) that he is considering another run for U.S. Senate.

Democrat Gary Peters' announcement means Michigan will have an open U.S. Senate seat for the second time in two years.

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters announces he won't run for reelection in 2026, prompting speculation on his replacement, with Pete Buttigieg as a potential candidate.

Democratic Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat (AP video: Mike Householder)

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.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who led the Democrats' Senate campaign efforts the past two election cycles, has announced he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating a highly contested battleground seat expected to be coveted by both parties.

Former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers is gearing up to announce another Republican bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan - just months after he narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin.

The current seat is being held by Senator Gary Peters who announced the other day that he will not seek another run in 2026, opting to spend more time with family. Rogers is a for

The former Transportation Secretary is reportedly considering a run for one of Michigan’s U.S. Senate seats in 2026.