U.S. Sen. Gary Peters shocked Michigan by announcing that he won't run for re-election. So ... what comes next?

Gary Peters' exit creates a highly contested U.S. Senate battleground seat expected to be coveted by both major political parties.

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

A former state senator started using the phrase in 2014, when he served with Gretchen Whitmer in the Michigan Senate.

Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters will not seek re-election to a third term when his current one expires in January 2027, leaving open a senate seat in a state Donald Trump won.

Democratic Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, leaving Congress at the ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is praising U.S. Sen. Gary Peters for his years of service as he says he will not run for reelection. Peters, a Democrat, announced ...

Michigan Sen. Gary Peters says he thinks it’s time to turn over the reins so he won’t be seeking a third term in 2026 ...

Gary Peters stunned and staggered Michigan ... Michigan’s 2026 election will feature an open set for governor — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer cannot seek re-election because of term limits ...