Democratic Sen. Gary Peters won’t seek reelection in 2026, kicking off what could be a crowded primary to replace him in the battleground state of Michigan. Peters, 66, told The Detroit News that it is time for a “new chapter” that focuses on spending more time with his family.

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters said he will not seek reelection when his term ends in 2027, when he plans to dedicate more time to family. The Bloomfield Township Democrat announced his upcoming retirement in a 5-minute video uploaded online.

Washington ― Gary Peters, Michigan’s senior senator and a former congressman, said he won’t seek reelection next year and will retire from the U.S. Senate when his second term ends in January 2027.