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Peters, 66, stunned Capitol Hill when he announced on Tuesday it was “time to pass the torch to the next generation of public servants.”

Gary Peters’ exit makes 2026 even tougher for Senate Dems

Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) decision not to seek reelection in 2026 is sending shockwaves throughout Washington and Lansing, offering Republicans another chance to compete in an open seat in the Wolverine State.

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