Buttigieg lays out plan to visit weak regions for Democrats

Published March 20, 2026 12:45pm ET



Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg plans to visit battleground states and areas that are considered weak for the Democratic Party during the 2026 election cycle as speculation mounts about him launching a 2028 presidential campaign.

The one-time presidential candidate has visited 10 states so far this year and is intent on hitting more stops as the midterm elections get underway, according to Politico.

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