Buttigieg, Michigan and Democrats

Pete Buttigieg eyed up as successor to Whitmer in Michigan
With only several weeks left in his term as transportation secretary, many have speculated on Pete Buttigieg's next move.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Black women Democrats lobby for more leadership roles in state party
About 50 people and elected officials attended a launch for "Our Own Backbone." They say Black women have long been backbone ...
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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 ...
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, ...
Republicans won a Michigan House majority. Here's what's next for Whitmer, Dems | Opinion
Republicans should focus on kitchen table issues that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Democrats neglected in last two years, ...
Detroit mayor to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there ...