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Pete Buttigieg won't seek Senate, Michigan governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation

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Pete Buttigieg won't run for U.S. Senate , Michigan governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation.

Announcement comes as Democrats grapple with being locked out of power in Washington and the prospect of defending key Senate seats in the 2026 midterms.

Former Secretary of Transportation Buttigigieg was expected to run for the seat being vacated by incumbent Sen. Gary Peters .

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