Michigan, Pete Buttigieg and Democrats

Michigan Democrats look toward a future that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg
Though Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won’t make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is term limited.
Is Pete Buttigieg a political savior for Michigan Democrats?
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has a little over 40 days remaining as an employee of a presidential administration. Yet, despite his time as transportation secretary coming to an end, many are convinced Buttigieg has a bright political future.
Democrats eye Pete Buttigieg for potential run for Michigan governor
The gay former South Bend mayor, presidential candidate and U.S. Transportation Secretary, who lives in Michigan, has remained mum about his future plans.
Pete Buttigieg weighs political future with top Michigan Democrats
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's discussions with Michigan Democrats have led some to believe he's mulling a campaign for governor.
Michigan Democrats chart a path forward that some hope includes Pete Buttigieg
Though Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won't make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race to replace Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is term-limited.
Mayor Pete for governor? Michigan Democrats look to Buttigieg as next state leader
Though Pete Buttigieg has publicly and privately stated that he won’t make any decisions about his future until after the Biden administration ends on Jan. 20, he has already fielded calls from Michigan Democrats urging him to enter the 2026 race.
Some Michigan Democrats are hoping Pete Buttigieg enters 2026 governor’s race
Some Michigan Democrats, smarting after significant setbacks in November, are hoping Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will enter the 2026 gubernatorial race when his White House role ends next month.
Plan barring housing discrimination on income source clears Michigan Senate
Advocates say the plan will open opportunities for housing access to recipients of housing assistance vouchers and other ...
Democrats pitch new bills to fund Michigan road construction that include higher fees, tolls
As we enter the last days of the legislative session, House Democrats will soon lose their majority at the end of the year ...
Michigan Democrats, business groups at odds as family leave plan advances
A Senate committee has approved a bill to create a family and medical leave policy that would be funded by contributions from ...
Whitmer signals willingness to work with president-elect: 'I know Donald Trump cares about Michigan'
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said President-elect Donald Trump "cares about Michigan" and she hopes to find common ground with him when he takes office.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House in 2025
Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the ...
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Michigan lawmakers split on gun buyback bills
Legislation that eliminates allowances for Michigan State Police to sell or otherwise dispose of surrendered firearms without ...
This Ohio-Hating Michigan Democrat Has Thoughts on Why Her Party Lost
Kristen McDonald Rivet won a tough House race in a heavily white, working-class area even as many Democrats in such places ...
This is the death rattle of DEI. Even the Leftist University of Michigan can hear it
The Democrats may have lost because of a bad economy and bad candidate, but they compounded their troubles with unpopular ...