Pete Buttigieg is expected to forgo a run for Michigan’s open US Senate seat in 2026, according to two people familiar with the former Transportation Secretary’s plans, setting up a potential presidential bid in 2028.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Thursday that he will not run for governor in Michigan or U.S. Senate next year.

The Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon’s nomination because of the withdrawal.

The White House has withdrawn its candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just hours before he was set to testify before a Senate committee.

President Donald Trump withdrew his nominee to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortly before a Senate confirmation hearing.

Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced Wednesday that she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. "Today, after careful consideration, I am announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026,

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D) kicked off an open race for her Senate seat with her announcement on Wednesday that she would not seek another term in office. Shaheen’s announcement makes her the third Senate Democrat to announce their retirement for the upcoming cycle,

Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.