Former Rep. Peter Meyer (R-Mich.) announced Friday night that he has withdrawn from the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
“I entered this race because I believed we had the best chance of winning in November as we worked to rectify this situation and reverse the trend line that has worsened over the past few months.” said Mr Meyer, whose family founded the Myer supermarket chain.be Statement posted on X.
“The harsh reality is that the fundamentals of racing have changed significantly since we started this campaign,” he continued. “After prayerful consideration, today I am withdrawing my name from the primary election ballot. Without a strong path to victory, continuing this campaign will not serve our essential purpose. It will only distract from a conservative victory in November and increase the likelihood of a divisive primary.”
Meyer, who represented Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District from 2021 to 2023 and won re-election against a Republican challenger in the state’s 2022 Republican primary, is a candidate for Donald Trump for his role in the presidential campaign. He was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump. Protest at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Former Rep. Peter Meyer (R-Mich.) announced Friday night that he has withdrawn from the race to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate. (Sarah Rice of The Washington Post, via Getty Images)
Shortly after Meyer released his statement, Trump appeared on Truth Social, congratulating “all good Republicans” and claiming that “the 10 impeachers will soon be gone.”
“Peter Meyer, one of my favorite 10 impeachers of the president and someone who was thought to have a very good political future, just dropped out of the Michigan Senate race.” written by a former president. “The moment he raised his very small, delicate hand to impeach President Trump, his political career was over!”
“Last time he lost in the primary to a nice but unknown guy, and now he lost to a great candidate, Mike Rogers. He easily won the nomination and won a big race in the Michigan Senate.” “We’re going to win,” Trump added. “Fortunately, the 10 impeachers will soon be gone.”
The two remaining Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump are Dan Newhouse of Washington and David Valadao of California.
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Shortly after Meyer released his statement, Trump appeared on Truth Social, congratulating “all good Republicans” and claiming that “the 10 impeachers will soon be gone.” (Daniel Steinle)
The remaining eight — Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio, Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington, Rep. John Katko of New York, Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, South Reps. Tom Rice of Carolina and Fred Upton of Michigan are retired or former members of Congress. They lost their respective primaries.
President Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he believes Newhouse will lose re-election “next time.”
“Next up is Newhouse, Washington. I’m voting for Jerrod Sessler,” Trump wrote.
Currently, 10 Republicans, including former Michigan Reps. Mike Rogers and Justin Amash, are running their party for the Senate post to replace retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). Seeking nomination.
Mr. Rogers is currently the most likely Republican candidate in the race and has the backing of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, but if he wins the state’s primary and advances to the general election, he could win another seat in Michigan. He is likely to face off against popular politicians.
Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) are both running to replace retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.). (Getty Images)
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Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) currently has the highest approval rating of any Democrat running for the job, ahead of her top challenger in the race, actor Hill Harper. .
