Pete Buttigieg announced he will not run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2026, reflecting on personal priorities such as family time with his husband and two young children. He expressed that this decision, made after discussions with loved ones, allows him to focus on household commitments and to engage with his community and policy advocacy outside elected office. While concerned about the current state of democracy, Buttigieg remains optimistic about the political prospects in Michigan for future candidates.
In the weeks since I left office in January, I've been committing my time and attention to the kinds of things that inevitably get shorted when you serve in public office.
I care deeply about the outcome of both races, but I have decided against competing in either. My party has a deep and talented bench here in Michigan.
Our country is demonstrably less free, less secure, less democratic-and less prosperous-than it was just ten weeks ago.
There is a necessity to clearly articulate and champion better future-facing choices about our government and society.
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