Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg (/ ˈ b uː t ɪ dʒ ə dʒ / ⓘ BOO-tij-əj; [a] born January 19, 1982) is an American politician and former naval officer who served as the 19th United States secretary of transportation from 2021 to 2025.

2 days ago · Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at running for the Michigan senate seat left open by the surprise retirement of Sen. Gary Peters, Axios has learned.. Why it matters: Buttigieg would bring his national fundraising network to what is expected to be one of the most expensive Senate races in the country. "Pete is exploring all of …

1 day ago · Pete Buttigieg, 43, a former presidential candidate who's viewed as a rising star by many in Democratic politics, had been floated as a potential candidate for governor next year.

Jan 20, 2025 · Pete Buttigieg is an American politician who served as U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–25) in the administration of Pres. Joe Biden. Buttigieg was the first openly gay cabinet member in American history.

1 day ago · Pete Buttigieg Tuesday said he is considering a Democratic run for U.S. Senate in Michigan after Sen. Gary Peters announced he won’t run for reelection in 2026. The trailblazing former ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Some Michigan Democrats, smarting after significant setbacks in November, are hoping Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will enter the 2026 gubernatorial race when his White House role ends next month.

Jan 12, 2025 · With barely a week until President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is packing up his office and preparing for his return to civilian life.

1 day ago · Pete Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary. Mr. Buttigieg, the former presidential candidate and transportation secretary, is a relatively recent Michigan transplant, ...

Pete Buttigieg served from 2021 to 2025 as U.S. Secretary of Transportation. During his tenure, he worked to launch over sixty thousand infrastructure projects across the country, improve transportation safety and technology, expand airline passenger protections, and resolve pandemic-related supply chain disruptions. ...

Nov 14, 2019 · Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, was among the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates and is the current secretary of transportation. He is the first openly gay man cabinet...