Following Sen. Gary Peters' (D-Mich.) announcement of retirement in 2026, former Trump critic and 2024 Senate candidate John James signals intentions to run for the seat, highlighting his strong support from President Trump and voters.
The surprise announcement from Democratic Sen. Gary Peters that he will retire in 2026 is set to create a highly contested battle for his successor in a battleground state PresidentIn post on X, formerly Twitter, Rogers said he is “strongly considering joining the fight once again to be the ally that President Trump needs and the leader that Michigan deserves.”
“Since receiving more votes than any other Republican candidate that has ever run for Senate in Michigan, the tremendous outpouring of support and encouragement I’ve received since November proves that our mission to send a real fighter to the US Senate has just begun,” he wrote.Rogers, a onetime Trump critic who also reportedly considered entering the 2024 GOP presidential primary, has since changed his tune on the president.
JOHN JAMES SENATE RACE MICHIGAN DONALD TRUMP 2026 ELECTION
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
John Fetterman Says Upcoming Dem Senate Vote Could Show 'Why We Lost' ElectionRon Dicker is a general assignment reporter at HuffPost. He has covered sports, entertainment and many other beats in his journalism career, and has lived in New York City for more than 20 years.
Read more »
Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe To Lead CIARatcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term.
Read more »
Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Faces Senate Scrutiny Amid ControversyPete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, faces tough questioning from senators over allegations of sexual assault, past statements, and his lack of traditional military experience. While Hegseth boasts a combat veteran background and promises a shakeup of the Pentagon, his confirmation is uncertain given the controversies surrounding him.
Read more »
Trump's Pentagon Pick Hegseth Faces Fiery Senate Confirmation HearingPete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, faced intense scrutiny at his Senate confirmation hearing. He was grilled on allegations of sexual assault, defending accused war criminals, and his stance on diversity in the military.
Read more »
Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his CabinetThe Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.
Read more »
Senate Passes Migrant Detention Bill On Donald Trump's First Day In OfficeIgor Bobic is a senior HuffPost reporter who covers Congress, the White House, and political campaigns. He can be reached at igor.bobichuffpost.com and is on Twitter igorbobic.
Read more »