A new face from Michigan is emerging in the race for Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate — one that would add policy heft to the Democrats’ quest for the White House.
While Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has garnered attention in recent weeks as a potential addition to the presidential ticket, the veepstakes rumor mill is now shifting to a lower-profile Michigan Democrat with close ties to unions and widespread support from environmental groups.
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and an architect of the Democratic Senate victory in 2022, is said to be in contention.
Peters represents a backbone of the Democratic “blue wall” in presidential elections, and some experts there say he could help Harris win — and also help sell the ticket’s energy and environment policies.
