Proud husband and father of three, five generations in MI, 20+ years in business, 10+ years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, fighter for the middle class
Oakland County, MI
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Michigan, thank you. It's an honor to serve you for another six years in the U.S. Senate.
To all who believed in us, gave your time and effort in our fight: thank you for putting your trust in me. I'm so grateful and energized to keep working to move our state forward.
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The president continues to fan the flames of division and hatred.
I stand with Governor @GretchenWhitmer.
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My familyās story is a painful reality shared by so many American families ā often alone and in fear.
These decisions are gut-wrenching and should not be dictated by politics. Thank you to @Maddow for having me on to share my experience during such a pivotal moment.
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Personal news: Iām returning as @DSCC Chair for the 2024 election cycle.
Iām looking forward to working with Vice Chairs @TinaSmithMN and @AlexPadilla4CA to protect and strengthen our Senate Democratic majorityā so that we can continue standing up for hard working Americans.
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Well if Betsy DeVosā family is this scared of me, I must be doing something right.
Join our fight. secure.actblue.com/donate/peā¦
Members of west Michigan's DeVos family gave $800,000 in December to a super PAC focused on unseating Sen. Gary Peters in 2020, new disclosures show: detroitnews.com/story/news/pā¦
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My story is one thatās tragically shared by so many Americans.
Itās a story of gut-wrenching and complicated decisions ā but itās important for folks to understand families face these situations every day.
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We can't flip the Senate without winning here in Michigan.
The latest poll has us only one point ahead of our far-right opponent. Can I count on you to chip in and help make sure we keep Michigan blue?
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Our students deserve better than Betsy DeVos.
Go get āem, @DanaNessel.
Today Iām leading a coalition of six other states to fight Secretary DeVos in court and give a voice to our public schools. Michigan kids simply cannot afford for Betsy DeVos to play politics with their education.
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Weāre both Michiganders, weāre both Spartans, weāre both 6ā 9ā and weāre both voting!
Ok, the 6ā 9ā part isnāt true, but @MagicJohnson and I both agree on how important it is to vote this year, and we teamed up in Lansing to talk about it.
Make a plan at PetersForMichigan.com/Vote
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~Some personal news~
Weāre excited to announce Senator @GaryPeters of Michigan as our new DSCC Chair for the 2022 cycle! dscc.org/news/michigan-senatā¦
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I was proud to work with @JoeBiden and @BarackObama to save Michiganās auto industry and expand access to affordable health care.
And Iām honored to have their support ā let's go win!
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President Trump just finished his rally, where he made it clear Michigan is a top target in 2020. He and his allies will spend millions to try to turn it red. We're not going to let him.
There couldn't be more at stakeājoin me in fighting back! secure.petersformichigan.comā¦
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Some news ā this weekend we had our best day of online grassroots fundraising ever.
Thanks to my colleagues and friends @BrianSchatz, @ChrisMurphyCT, @SenGillibrand, @CoryBooker, @amyklobuchar, @jonfavs and @JasonKander for having my back!
Who's ready to flip the Senate?
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Today, @JoeBiden gave a shoutout to his go-to guy, the person who worked tirelessly with him to get results for Michigan workers and families.
I was that guy ā because standing up for Michigan is always the right thing to do.
Canāt wait to continue fighting alongside Joe.
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I was proud to fight with @BarackObama when he was in the White House, and Iām so grateful to have him in the fight with us now.
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Over 4 million Michiganders with pre-existing conditions are counting on the health care law for protections.Ā
In the Senate, Iām battling to protect them.
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No one played any Steely Dan but it was still great to hang out with 60,000 other @dudes4harris tonight! Weāre fired up to do whatever it takes to make sure @KamalaHarris wins this November.
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Itās been 10 days since reports came out that Russia had been offering the Taliban bounties to kill American troops and the President was notified.
The Administration still refuses to answer questions.
Itās time for top intelligence & Administration officials to brief Congress.
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While our families face a crisis, Mitch McConnell stonewalled bipartisan coronavirus relief, but is rushing through a Supreme Court nomination.
In 8 days, we must win the Senate majority.
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Tomorrow the people of Georgia will send Mitch McConnell into the minority in the Senate.
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Look what you made me do.
secure.petersformichigan.comā¦
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If you have no plans to protect people with pre-existing conditions, you have no business representing Michiganders.
Let's make sure he never gets the chance. secure.petersformichigan.comā¦
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Early voting is officially underway here in Michigan for the most important election of our lives! Whether youāre voting in person, mailing your ballot or dropping it off at your clerkās drop box ā itās crucial you have a plan in place.
Make one at: IWillVote.com
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Great news that @harrisonjaime will be @TheDemocrats @DNC Chair! He is a great choice by @JoeBiden and Iām confident he will energize Democrats across the country along with the outstanding DNC Vice Chairs.
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.@ReverendWarnockās re-elected and we protected & expanded the Majority! Thatās it. Thatās the tweet.
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Nobody has faced greater challenges and come back stronger than Detroiters. That kind of hard work, determination and hope is something that Donald Trump knows nothing about.
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No matter who you are or where you live, you should have access to quality, affordable health care.
@JoeBiden gets that, and Iāll work with him to expand access to care.
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Iāve been fighting off Republican attacks on protections for Michiganders with pre-existing conditions for years.
And Iāll keep up that fight.
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Congratulations Senator-elect @ElissaSlotkin! Now more than ever, we need leaders like her who care more about people than they do about politics.
Elissa will fight for the future of all Michiganders and I can't wait to work with her to keep delivering for our great state.
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No one can host a drive-in rally like Michigan.
@JoeBiden ā the Motor City has your back, and we're ready to work together to build back better.
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Across Michigan, folks have had mail delays for everything from Rx drugs to ballots. Theyāre counting on timely deliveries.
Today, Iām launching an investigation into recent mail delays to make sure Michiganders can count on reliable service from USPS.
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Congratulations to @Ossoff & @ReverendWarnock on their victories! Excited to call them my colleagues and work with themāin a Democratic majorityāto build back better.
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Michiganders made their voices heard in a secure and fair election. The certification of these results upholds the will of voters in all 83 counties.
The election is over. It's time to move forward and come together to address the pressing challenges we're facing.
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Congrats @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for making history.
Now, letās go build back better.
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Michigan is the center of the political universe.
And in 4 days weāre going to flip the Senate and send @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris to the White House.
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11 days until we elect a Democratic Senate that will work to make health care more affordable, instead of trying to take away protections for pre-existing conditions.
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The soldiers who gave their lives in service to this nation are heroes.
To speak anything less of them is nothing short of despicable.
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John James is all in for Donald Trump.
Donald Trump is all in for John James.
Iām all in for Michigan.
Help us ensure Michigan goes blue this year.
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Absolutely ridiculous.
Weāre facing public health and economic crises.
Michigan families and workers are counting on us.
But instead of working together to address the problems, Trump and Republicans are walking away from the table.
Iāll keep fighting for a bipartisan deal.
BREAKING: President Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on a coronavirus aid plan until after the election. Trump's announcement comes as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns the recovery could falter without more federal stimulus. apne.ws/ZLCKpEW
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Voting has never been easier in Detroit, Lizzoās hometown.
Make sure you vote because, just like @Lizzo says, Michigan is going to decide the future of this country.
Make a plan: IWillVote.com.
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On Monday, I'll be chatting with @PeteButtigieg on Instagram live! Looking forward to talking about our work to support Americaās veterans and the importance of this election. Join us at 12:30 and reply below with your questions!
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Itās not courageous of Betsy DeVos to resign now. Real courage would have been going to the Vice President and building support in the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment. She is shirking her moral and constitutional duty to her country.
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It was Mitch McConnell's Senate that confirmed Justices who helped overturn Roe. We can't give the keys back to him.
The stakes of expanding our Democratic Senate Majority that will fight to protect a womanās right to make her own health care decisions haveĀ never been higher.
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NEWS: Michigan Democrats just voted to endorse @KamalaHarris!
The road to the White House runs straight through Michigan ā and weāre all in for Kamala!
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The gravity of this moment cannot be overstated.
A new court can dismantle protections for pre-existing health conditions, overturn Roe v. Wade and roll back progress on civil rights.
Itās all at stake.
We have to win back the Senate.
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My opponent just joined Trump on stage at a rally in Michigan.
Once again, he lobbed false attacks against me and doubled down on his 2000% support for Trump.
Tomorrowās election is the most important of our lifetime ā not just to defeat Trump, but to defend this Senate seat.
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In the Senate, Iām fighting for you every day.
Itās why @JoeBiden called me his go-to guy when he was working to get results for Michigan families.
And together, weāre going to build back better in Michigan.
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Today I was honored and humbled to be sworn in for a second six-year term. Thank you to all the volunteers and grassroots supporters who made this day possible.
Now letās get to work.
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Thank you @brianschatz. Our work isnāt done. Onto Georgia and winning 51 Senate seats with @ReverendWarnock!
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Young people are going to determine the outcome of this election and @BillieEilish knows we all need to do two things:
1. Wear a mask.
2. Vote.
Make a plan at: PetersForMichigan.com/Vote
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The American Rescue Plan is one step closer to becoming law. Proud to help pass this relief package that will provide $1,400 stimulus checks, funding to speed up distribution of vaccines and to help schools reopen safety.
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I just found out that Mitch McConnell's PAC is dropping $9 million in our race.
That means they're spending $300,000 every day between now and Election Day.
To fight back I'm setting a goal to raise $300,000 today. Can you chip to help us reach it?
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I went to junior high with @Madonna.
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The Senate race in Pennsylvania isnāt over until every ballot has been counted.
Those calling for @Bob_Casey to concede are calling for thousands of votes and voices to be disenfranchised.
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We protected the Senate Majority!
These historic results in race after race speak for themselves, reflecting the strength of our candidates, the popularity of our message to the American people, and a rejection of extremism espoused by the GOP.Ā
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Looking forward to joining @ewarren tomorrow night for our grassroots fundraiser! Chip in anything you can here to join us.
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Undermining public trust in our democracy and elections is dangerous and irresponsible. These attacks must stop.
Sen. Gary Peters: "Amplifying these obviously false narratives about fraud or irregularities corrodes public trust; it threatens national security; and it weakens our democracy and our standing around the world." abcn.ws/2LzE3cw
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Great to catch up with @MalloryMcMorrow at the @MichiganDems convention today! Weāre going to keep Michigan BLUE in 2024.
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Michigan ā letās send @DrBiden to the White House, and her husband too.
Great to join her in Lansing today!
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If you want to protect the future of the Supreme Court. secure.actblue.com/donate/peā¦
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Michigan, Iām honored to have your support and your trust to keep delivering results.
Iāll be going live on Facebook to talk about last nightās victory soon.
Watch here:
Facebook.com/PetersForMichigā¦
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Hey @StephenAtHome ā I can't get you a deal on a car, but Michigan auto manufacturing and Joe Biden are both a great deal for America. And on November 3rd, it's a two for one!
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With the Supreme Court on the line, protecting the right to choose has never been more important.
We simply must retake the Senate. If you are able to give, please chip in any amount to ensure we can continue to fight for reproductive health and freedom.
secure.actblue.com/donate/peā¦
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Donald Trump just announced that he's coming back to Michigan on Friday. And Sunday. And Monday.
This marks four visits in the week before Election Day.
He's betting it all on Michigan, but so are we. Let's make sure Michigan votes blue: secure.actblue.com/donate/peā¦
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Today, I voted for affordable health care.
I voted to protect the Great Lakes.
I voted to defend protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
I voted to put working families before special interests.
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.@BrianSchatz, @ChrisMurphyCT, @ChelseaPeretti and to everyone who helped us raise over $300,000, thank you!
Yesterday showed exactly the grassroots-powered campaign we are ā and GOP mega-donors donāt stand a chance against us.
22 days to go. Letās go bring this home!
Hey @ChrisMurphyCT @GaryPeters @chelseaperetti we set a goal of raising 200k and the thing is we did 278k so far with 8,648 individual contributions! I donāt know how much higher we can push this but this is amazing work from people across Michigan and across the country. Thanks.
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In 9 days, weāre going to elect a Democratic Senate that will always put working families before corporate special interests.
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Hi! This is Maddy quickly taking over my dadās account! Iāve always seen my dad go out of the way to help people and get things done for our community. Itās just who he is.
This year, I hope you join me in making your voice heard ā and I hope you vote for my dad.
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Looking forward to chatting with @PeteButtigieg later! Weāll be going live on Instagram at 12:30 to discuss the importance of Michigan in this yearās election and our work to support our nationās heroes.
Join us at 12:30: instagram.com/pete.buttigieg
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We must keep our foot on the pedal. We can expand our Senate Majority by winning the Georgia runoff.
Get involved and support @ReverendWarnock:
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Two things you can do to help flip the Senate:
1. Vote.
2. Chip in and help power this campaign: secure.actblue.com/donate/peā¦
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I saw @KamalaHarris fight for the American people every single day when we served together in the Senate ā and I know sheāll be a wonderful president.
Sheās an exemplary leader, knows what it takes to deliver when it matters most, and has my full support.
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.@JoeBiden said I was his āgo-to guyā to deliver for Michigan when he was Vice President.
I havenāt stopped fighting, and in 56 days, heāll be President.
And together, weāre ready to get to work.
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Trumpās hand-picked Republican just won the MI primary. His campaign, powered by McConnell and DeVos allies have outraised us 5 times in a row. Weāre going to flip MI and the Senate this November, but we need your help. Can you chip in?
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Weāre all in this fight together against #COVID19. So donāt forget:
1. Wear a mask.
2. Wash your hands.
3. Practice social distancing.
#MaskUpMichigan
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Early voting is open! You can vote in person, by mail or on Election Day. Make a plan today: IWillVote.com
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Happy birthday President-elect @JoeBiden. I look forward to working with you to build back better and deliver results for families in Michigan and across the country.
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It is an honor to receive @JoeBidenās endorsement, and I look forward to continuing our important work together to fight for health care protections for people with pre-existing conditions, put working families before special interests and boost Michigan manufacturing.
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Welcome to Michigan, @KerryWashington! She has a clear message today: VOTE.
Tomorrow is your last day to vote. If you have not yet cast your ballot, make a plan at PetersForMichigan.com/Vote.
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