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Retiring Michigan senator concerned about Democratic primary race to succeed him

By David Sivak

Published May 15, 2026 7:15am ET | Updated May 15, 2026 7:17am ET

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Retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) has a warning for the three Democrats fighting to replace him in Michigan’s marquee Senate race: Keep it civil.

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