Gary C. Peters
Gary Charles Peters is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, which included the eastern half of Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Southfield, and Pontiac, from 2009 to 2015.
100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Background
Born
1958-12-01, Pontiac
Education
Alma College, University of Detroit Mercy, Wayne State University, Michigan State University, Rochester High School, Wayne State University Law School
Prior Occupations
politician, military officer, university teacher, vice president, mediator, instructor
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the State Senate of Michigan, council member, United States senator, board member
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Michigan
Status
Current member
In office since
2009
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