Thu Jan 30 16:00:00 IST 2025: ## Top Michigan Democrats Eye Senate Seat After Peters’ Retirement

**LANSING, MI** — The retirement announcement of Democratic Senator Gary Peters has ignited a scramble for his seat in Michigan, a key swing state. The open seat is expected to be highly contested, following President Trump’s 2020 victory in the state.

Several prominent Democrats are reportedly considering a run, including former presidential candidate and current Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. While a relatively recent Michigan resident, having moved to Traverse City in 2022, Buttigieg is said to be “seriously considering” a Senate bid, according to unnamed sources. His potential candidacy is complicated by his also being viewed as a potential 2028 presidential contender.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer swiftly ruled herself out of the Senate race on Tuesday, clarifying her focus remains on her current gubernatorial term. The full field of potential candidates remains unclear, but the competition for the Democratic nomination is expected to be fierce given the state’s political significance.

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