Buttigieg Says He’s Not Running for Michigan’s US Senate or Governor in 2026

The former transportation secretary ran for president in 2020 and did not rule out another presidential run in 2028.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks to reporters at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago on Sept. 1, 2023. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed that he won’t run for senate or governor in Michigan, prompting further speculation about his possible presidential ambitions.

Buttigieg, 43, announced on Thursday that he will not seek election to either office in 2026.