Senator Gary Peters announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, leaving an open seat in a critical battleground state. His departure adds to the challenges for Democrats aiming for a Senate majority, especially since Republicans currently hold a 53-seat majority. Peters, who has been actively involved in Democratic campaigns, indicated it was time to pass responsibilities to the next generation. With a competitive governor's race also on the horizon, Democrats face a tough electoral landscape in Michigan.
Mr. Peters had served as the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the last two election cycles.
I always thought there would be a time that I would step aside and pass the reins for the next generation, Mr. Peters told The Detroit News.
The path for Democrats to take back the Senate in 2026 was already steep.
Democrats successfully held a Democratic seat in Michigan last year, when Elissa Slotkin, then a Democratic House member, defeated former Representative Mike Rogers.
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