U.S. Senator from Michigan · Class II
Gary C. Peters
Position · −0.25
- In office
- Senate 2015–now
House 2009–2015
17 years in CongressMore senior than 63% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Taxes, finance & economy 15% · Foreign affairs & trade 13%
- Committees
- Appropriations · Armed Services · Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics · Science, Technology, Communications · Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 67
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- DAbdul El-Sayed$14.5M
- RMike Rogers$10.9M
Bottom line
- Not on the November ballot: the MI Senate seat is an open seat with 2 nominees.
- Ranking Democrat on the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 2.96 against 0.96 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 national policy).
- Breaks with Democrats most on Immigration: voted against them on 12% of party-line votes (4 of 34), against 0% for most Democrats.
Where Peters has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Ranking Member · Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
- Ex Officio · Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)
- Ex Officio · Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)
- Ex Officio · Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs)
- Appropriations · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Armed Services · 9th in seniority on the minority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 5th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 528 GLRI Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- S. 4573 Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 2878 Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act · Became law
- S. 3032 Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Peters’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Peters breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Peters voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Taxes, finance & economy 15% · 2 of 13 party 0%
- Foreign affairs & trade 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
- Immigration 12% · 4 of 34 party 0%
See all 8 issues where Peters has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Peters broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/22/26 | On the NominationMichael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/22/26 | On the Cloture MotionMichael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of MichiganBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/15/26 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/10/26 | On the NominationLt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 03/09/26 | On the Cloture MotionLt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, in the Army, to be GeneralBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 12/02/25 | On the NominationLindsey Ann Freeman, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North CarolinaBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 12/02/25 | On the Cloture MotionLindsey Ann Freeman, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North CarolinaBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Peters is saying
All 30 statements and posts-
Senate passed bipartisan legislation to protect commercial satellites from cybersecurity threats.
“Commercial satellites are essential to our national security, our economy, and the daily lives of Americans, so we must ensure they are not vulnerable to attacks from cybercriminals and foreign adversaries.”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Reflected on accomplishments supporting Michigan's auto industry, Great Lakes, and military base.
“Now, we have this mission center which coordinates all of the border security from Maine to Washington state, all of the northern border, and it’s going to happen at Selfridge, which gives it a major Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to increase Federal Rail Administration inspector pay for first time since 1979.
“The United States railway system is critical to the success of our entire economy. Federal railroad inspectors play a vital role in maintaining that system by ensuring railroad tracks, equipment, and operating practices remain safe and secure.”
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PHOTOS: Peters Participates in Pavilion Dedication Ceremony at Pontiac Oaks Park
Participated in pavilion dedication ceremony honoring his advocacy for pandemic relief funding.
“When faced with an unprecedented crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s imperative that we come together and fight for the resources needed to help Michigan communities come back even stronger. That’s why I made it a top priority to ensure the federal pandemic response included investments for local projects like this…”
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring Defense Department to accelerate PFAS cleanup at military installations.
“Americans across the country are living at heightened risk of PFAS exposure from contamination at nearby military installations, depriving some communities of access to safe drinking water. Yet, the Department of Defense continues to drag its feet and delay essential cleanup projects that would help keep these military…”
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Called for action to clean up PFAS contamination at military sites in Michigan.
“The decisions we make today will determine the quality of the water our children and grandchildren inherit.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Peters voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 5 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 18 minority-party ranking members
How far Peters’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
76 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 76 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S. 2878 Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization ActReauthorizes Great Lakes fishery research programs. AI-readBecame law Dec 26, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 85 sponsored billsSponsored 85 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 288 (median 307.5), 27 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Science, Technology, Communications, Transportation and Public Works.
- S. 5648 A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5555 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to initiate interim remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances at certain installations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5450 A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 849 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 8, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S.Res. 820 A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 4885 Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety ActHealth · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 4861 Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 4811 Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion ActNative Americans · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 220 | 11% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 65% | Pro |
| Other | 114 | 10% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 86% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 36 | 78% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 33 | 9% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 24 | 8% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 21% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 33% | Pro |
| Congress | 17 | 12% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 0% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 13 | 15% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 83% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 22% | Pro |
| Health care | 9 | 0% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 13% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DTammy BaldwinWI Senate94%agreement
- DElissa SlotkinMI Senate94%agreement
- DRichard BlumenthalCT Senate94%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Peters most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Peters’s campaign raised $497K: $37K (7%) from individuals and $19K (4%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $13.1M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Peters
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 5.
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
- American Academy of Physician Associates Membership group PAC
- The Capital Group Companies, Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Peters this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inPeters’s own leadership PAC: Motor City PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Peters’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, MichiganDemocrat2015–present
- U.S. House, MI-14Democrat2013–2015
- U.S. House, MI-9Democrat2009–2013
Seat
- State
- Michigan
- Seat
- Class 2, senior senator
- Current term
- 2021–2027
- Age
- 67
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6221
724 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Marquette, Pontiac, Flint, Traverse City
- Website
- peters.senate.gov
- SenGaryPeters
- sengarypeters
- YouTube
- RepGaryPeters
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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