Democrat Gary Peters' announcement means Michigan will have an open U.S. Senate seat for the second time in two years.

Peters' decision to retire creates an open-seat race in one of the most tightly divided swing states in the U.S.

Washington — Sen. Gary Peters, a Michigan Democrat, said he won't seek reelection in 2026, in a surprise announcement that opens up a key seat in the battleground state. Peters, 66, has ...

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) announced on Tuesday that he will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2026, dealing a blow to Democrats in their hopes of clawing back seats in the midterms.

Democrat Senator Gary Peters announced he won't run for the 2026 midterms from Michigan, a battleground state. His decision opens opportunities for Republicans in a state President Trump won in ...

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won't seek reelection when his term is up in January 2027, setting up another important U.S. Senate race in Michigan, according to The Detroit News. Peters, 66 ...

And Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ruled out a run. By Shane Goldmacher and Katie Glueck Senator Gary Peters of Michigan announced on Tuesday that he would not run for re-election in 2026, forcing ...

Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) will not run for reelection next year and will retire after more than 10 years in the Senate, saying he is ready for a “new chapter.” Peters announced his plans in an ...

Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters will not seek re-election when his term ends in Jan. 2027. "Serving Michigan in the Congress has been the honor of my life. I'm forever grateful for the ...

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) will not seek reelection in 2026, unexpectedly leaving an open seat in the swing state as Democrats already face a tough road to reclaim the majority. Both parties will ...