MichMash: Senator Peters discusses his decision not to run for reelection
In this weeks episode Senator Gary Peters shares why he is not running for reelection, plus
updates with the rank choice voting initiative
Senator Gary Peters joins the MichMash team.
In this episode
- Senator Gary Peters shares why he is not running for reelection.
- Updates with the rank choice voting initiative
Senator Gary Peters’ announcement about not seeking reelection shocked the political world because of his favorability and success. This week on MichMash, WDET’s Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Services’ Zach Gorchow talk with the Senator to hear his reasons behind his decision, and they discuss his plans for the remainder of his term.
Peters shared that he never saw himself in his position for a lifetime and that he likened how the founding fathers intended political leadership positions. “…like the founding fathers…you serve for a period of time and then you go back to private life. I have served in Congress for years. When I leave at the end of next year it will be 18 years. I think that is a good run”
Peters also noted that politics is becoming more partisan, and it’s becoming harder to find common ground.
Cheyna and Zach also discuss the recent news on rank choice voting. The group pushing put this new voting system in Michigan said they will retarget their efforts for 2028. Cheyna noted this may have been because they didn’t have enough signatures. You need 466,000 valid signatures from registered voters to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot.
