The upcoming U.S. Senate primary in Michigan is showing strong interest from out LGBTQ+ candidates Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel, with Buttigieg leading in favorability at 77% and Nessel at 72%, according to a Blueprint Polling survey. Current Senator Gary Peters has announced he will not seek a third term, providing a significant opportunity for these candidates. Buttigieg is reportedly considering a run, while Nessel boasts a history of civil rights advocacy. Their potential candidacies are seen as pivotal in a state requiring strong Democratic representation.
"Pete's looking into all of his options and figuring out how he can best continue to serve."
"Nessel is the highest-ranking out LGBTQ+ elected official in Michigan, becoming the state's first out gay Attorney General in 2019."
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