Pete Buttigieg on not running for Senate & his future plans: “I could make a difference in the years ahead”

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Next year will bring elections for the [Michigan] Governor’s office and for one of our state’s seats in the U.S. Senate. I thought seriously about both, especially after being encouraged by some of the leaders in Michigan whom I most respect…I’ve had long conversations with neighbors, advisors, friends, elected officials, and with Chasten about whether to run. 

I considered what I could bring to the race compared to other likely candidates, and what running and serving would mean compared to other ways I could make a difference in the years ahead.

I care deeply about the outcome of both races, but I have decided against competing in either. My party has a deep and talented bench

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