Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation

• Pete Buttigieg says he won't run for Senate, leaving door open for possible White House bid

  Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg​ announced Thursday he won't seek an open Senate seat in Michigan next year, keeping the door open for a possible White House bid in 2028.
  
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  Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan

  Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for Senate in Michigan, keeping the door open for a potential presidential run in 2028.
  
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  Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says he won’t run for Senate or governor in Michigan

  Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday that he would not run for the U.S.
  
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  Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan

  The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.
  
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  12:30 Report — Democrats play few cards in shutdown fight

  {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! Today's forecast in DC: ☁️ 48° (Find your weather here) In this edition: White House abruptly yanks CDC nominee Senate Dems look for cover in funding battle ...
  
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• Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal

  Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensions
  
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  Garlin Gilchrist announces Democratic bid to become Michigan's first Black governor

  Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running to become the state's next Democratic governor
  
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  Jeanne Shaheen won't run for re-election, opening another Democratic Senate seat in 2026

  Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Wednesday announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, kicking off a competitive race to fill her seat.
  
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  Garlin Gilchrist unveils bid to become Michigan’s first Black governor

  Garlin Gilchrist II (D), Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. Gilchrist, a former software engineer, ran alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...
  
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