Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. transportation secretary and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, has made the strategic decision not to pursue Michigans open U.S. Senate seat in 2026, a move that may hint at his ambitions for a larger political future, including a possible run for the White House in 2028. Buttigieg, the first openly gay person confirmed to a cabinet position by the U.S. SenateSource