Buttigieg rules out Michigan governor, Senate bids, keeping open possible 2028 presidential run
Buttigieg called Michigan Democrats Thursday morning to let them know his decision.
Former Democratic presidential nominee and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Thursday he won't run for Michigan governor or the state's open Senate seat – keeping open the door for a second White House bid in 2028.
"I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race," he wrote in a post on the social media platform X.
"I remain enthusiastic about helping candidates who share our values - and who understand that in this moment, leadership means not only opposing today’s cruel chaos, but also presenting a vision of a better alternative," his post continued.
Buttigieg is also a former mayor for South Bend, Indiana. He moved to Traverse City, Michigan, soon after his unsuccessful bid to win the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential race.