The former South Bend mayor posted on X that he has ruled out a U.S. Senate run, fueling speculation he's setting his sights on a presidential run.

Pete Buttigieg announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to mount a run for president in 2028.

Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday that he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat — leaving the door open for an expected presidential campaign, according to a report. The former ...

The former transportation secretary had been considered a top candidate for Michigan's open US Senate seat next year.

Following the retirement announcement by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters in late January, an adviser to Buttigieg told CNN he was taking a “serious look” at a Senate campaign. Buttigieg said he “thought ...

but I have decided against competing in either race,” Buttigieg said on social media Thursday, adding that he doesn't plan to run for any office in 2026. The decision throws the Michigan race wide ...

Former Transportation Secretary and former Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says he's "looking at" a possible ...

During an appearance last month on CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Buttigieg revealed he was “looking” into launching a bid to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI). However, former ...

Gary Peters Tasos Katopodis/Getty Pete Buttigieg has officially ruled out running for one of Michigan's U.S. Senate seats in 2026 after weeks of speculation. "I care deeply about who Michigan ...

Mayor Pete is the second-most popular choice to be the Democrats' next presidential candidate, losing only to Kamala Harris, again.

Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce Thursday that he will not run for Michigan’s open Senate seat — leaving the door open ...