Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer last week to discuss a possible Senate run in Michigan, signaling serious consideration of a bid for the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters, Politico reported.

According to two people familiar with the meeting, the former Transportation secretary remains undecided about entering the race but is weighing his options. His meeting with Schumer indicates that he is seriously considering a run.

Democrats aim to retain the Michigan Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Peters in the critical swing state. At the same time, Republicans view it as a prime pickup opportunity after nearly flipping Michigan’s other Senate seat in the last election cycle.

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