With the surprise announcement of Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., to not seek 2026 reelection, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is lining up for a run for the seat, while Michigan Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a potential 2028 democrat presidential candidate, is not.

“Pete is exploring all of his options on how he can be helpful and continue to serve,” one source close to Buttigieg told Axios on Tuesday.

“He’s honored to be mentioned for this, and he’s taking a serious look.”

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