The Scopes monkey trial took place 100 years ago, but the fight isn’t over

• March 13, 2025

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — They called it the “monkey trial.” It was supposed to be a publicity stunt.

A hundred years later, it is remembered as far more.

In March 1925, Tennessee became the first state in the country to ban the teaching of evolution in public school classrooms. Strong reactions rippled across the United States. The eventual upshot: a legal battle that became one of the most renowned in the nation’s history.

Historians say the trial started as a tourism gambit on behalf of the small town of Dayton, Tennessee — where the landmark case unfolded. The town’s leaders were eager for an economic boost and encouraged a local teacher to challenge the law. They wanted the debate over the controversial anti-evolution mandate to take place in their own backyard while the rest of the country eagerly followed along.

But amid the spectacle, the arguments and tensions raised during the eight-day trial persist. The rift over evolution and creationism — particularly in classrooms — has never fully been put to rest, and questions over how students should be taught about life’s origins still spark debate among educators, lawmakers, and the public.

Here’s a look at what you need to know about the Scopes trial:

Wait, so this was a trial about monkeys?

No.

In 1859, British naturalist Charles Darwin published “On the Origin of Species,” which explained his theory of evolution by means of natural selection. Darwin’s theory was seen as a direct challenge to the biblical story of creation by many fundamentalist Christians at the time. That contention came to a head in the 1920s when state lawmakers began considering outlawing the teaching of evolution in public schools.

Tennessee lawmakers were the first to take the step, passing the Butler Act on March 13, 1925, banning the teaching of any theory saying humanity descended from a “lower order of animal” in contradiction to the biblical teaching of divine creation.

In response, the American Civil Liberties Union put out an ad offering to defend and finance the legal bills for any teacher willing to be a defendant in a test case challenging the evolution ban. According to the Tennessee State Library, Dayton community leaders found 24-year-old John T. Scopes, who had just finished his first year of teaching, willing to take up the test case.

Scopes was arrested on May 9 and the trial started July 10.

A blockbuster case

The Scopes trial became sensational largely because it brought together two long-time adversaries and powerful speakers William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow.

Bryan, a former secretary of state who ran for president three times and served in Congress, lent star power to the prosecution. Meanwhile, Darrow — one of the foremost defense attorneys of his time — agreed to represent Scopes after concluding a separate high-profile case where he saved child-killers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb from the death penalty.

Together, the two faced off in a contest not only between creationism and evolution, but also religion and science. Bryan, a fundamentalist Christian, was a leading champion of the anti-evolution movement in the early 1900s. Darrow was an agnostic.

According to the ACLU, roughly 1,000 people and reporters from more than 100 newspapers attended each day of the trial.

Many tried to capitalize off the case by playing off the popular misconception that Darwin’s theory says man descended from apes. The actual theory says man and apes have a common ancestor, but local businesses nevertheless began selling primate-themed souvenirs and novelty dollars. The Dayton Hotel installed a gorilla display in its lobby and a trained chimpanzee named Joe Mendi was brought in to entertain spectators.

Bryan himself took the stand to defend the biblical account of creation. Under withering questioning from Darrow, he conceded some biblical passages should be understood “illustratively” rather than literally.

With as much ink and attention given to the Scopes trial, the case itself only lasted eight days and the jury returned a guilty verdict after deliberating for less than 10 minutes.

Scopes was fined $100 for violating the Butler Act, a punishment that was eventually overturned on a technicality by the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Who won? Depends who you ask, but the impact remains

While the jury sided with the prosecution, the case generated more attention and interest in the theory of evolution. More than 20 anti-evolution theory bills were defeated in statehouses across the U.S. shortly after the Scopes trial. But the debate didn’t end there.

It would take another four decades before Tennessee lawmakers agreed to repeal the Butler Act, nearly around the same time the ACLU found another case to challenge anti-evolution laws.

In the 1960s, the ACLU filed an amicus brief on behalf of a zoology teacher in Arkansas, challenging a state law that banned teaching “that mankind ascended or descended from a lower order of animals.” Unlike the Tennessee case, the Arkansas legal battle went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court where justices declared the anti-evolution law a violation of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

A federal judge ruled in 2005 that a Pennsylvania public school district could not teach “intelligent design” — the idea life is too complex to have arisen by natural causes — because it is “a religious view, a mere re-labeling of creationism, and not a scientific theory.”

Today, the central themes surrounding the trial continue to pop up. Currently, conservative lawmakers across the country are pushing to introduce more Christianity in public school classrooms.

Last year, West Virginia enacted a law permitting public school teachers to answer student questions “about scientific theories of how the universe and/or life came to exist” that supporters said was needed to foster discussions beyond evolution.

And in Texas, new state curriculum has sparked criticism due to its inclusion of biblical references, a lesson that asks students to repeat the phrase that starts the creation story in the Book of Genesis and an activity requesting that children remember the order in which the Bible says God created the universe.

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Former Stanton councilmember accused of not living in district she represented pleads not guilty

• March 13, 2025

Former Stanton Councilmember Hong Alyce Van pleaded not guilty to felony charges stemming from her allegedly not living in the district she represented.

Van entered the plea at a courthouse in Santa Ana on Thursday, March 13. Prosecutors have accused Van of allegedly not living in the district she represented, lying on her candidate paperwork when she filed for reelection last year, and not being entitled to vote at an election. She’s facing four felony charges.

After the hearing, Scott Simmons, Van’s attorney, said that she is looking forward to her day in court and will deal with the facts of the case then. Simmons said they are in the process of negotiating with prosecutors.

The hearing was before Orange County Superior Court Judge Michael Murray, who scheduled a pre-trial hearing before a different judge in late April because he has a friendship with Simmons.

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office on Jan. 17 announced it had charged her with perjury; offering a false or forged document to be filed, registered; filing false nomination papers; and not being entitled to vote at an election.

The DA’s office alleged that Van moved from her home in District 2 to another one she purchased in District 4 less than a year after being elected in November 2020.

She kept her previous home and allowed other family members to live in it, according to the DA’s office. Van, on the day of council meetings, would drive from her District 4 home to her old home in District 2 before walking to City Hall, according to prosecutors.

Van should have resigned after moving, prosecutors said. She also used her old address to file her candidate paperwork and to vote in the November election, prosecutors said.

Van joined the City Council in 2019 after being appointed to a vacancy. She lost her race for reelection to Victor Barrios for the District 2 council seat.

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Drummond: PYLUSD’s Local Control and Accountability Plan offers learning update

• March 13, 2025

A mid-year update on student achievement in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District was presented to the board of trustees at the district’s regular February meeting.

The update to the state-mandated Local Control and Accountability Plan lists recent results for a three-year program that outlines “goals, actions, services and expenditures” designed “to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.”

Among the goals of the three-year plan are to provide “innovative, rigorous and relevant educational experiences for all students” and to provide “necessary resources, skills and opportunities for all students to meet or exceed grade-level expectations.”

Other goals include closing academic achievement gaps for English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged and foster youth students and addressing academic achievement, engagement and school climate for specific student groups and sites.

In English-Language Arts, 65.32% of all students met or exceeded standards at the end of the last school year, an increase of 0.57% from the prior year toward a goal of 70.8% in 2026.

English learners declined by 0.35% to 11.35%, socioeconomically disadvantaged increased by 3.26% to 52.16% and foster youth increased by 8% to 28%, making progress toward goals of 22%, 59% and 30%, respectively.

Administrators noted the district “invested significant funding toward a comprehensive writing program, including professional development provided on ‘writer’s workshop’ at the elementary and middle school levels (and) expository reading and writing at the high school levels.”

And, they said, “Step Up to Writing” is used across all grade levels and academic support teachers continue to work closely with elementary students in need of additional assistance.

In mathematics, 55.95% of all students met or exceeded standards at the end of the last school year, an increase of 2.47% from the prior year toward the goal of 59.95% in 2026.

English learners increased by 0.9% to 11.5%, socioeconomically disadvantaged by 6.4% to 40% and foster youth by 2.3% to 15.6%, making progress toward goals of 21%, 44% and 24%, respectively.

Administrators said, “We continue to invest significant funding toward after-school math intervention in addition to language arts intervention, with the goal of ensuring all students are meeting or exceeding grade level standards.”

Other current data: 95.4% graduation rate toward a 95.8% goal; 1.7% dropout rate toward a less than 1.3% goal; 88.4% Advanced Placement pass rate toward an 88% goal; and a 59.3% A through G university entrance requirement rate toward a 69.5% goal.

Orange County School of Computer Science charter data on meeting or exceeding standards: English-Language Arts at 58.51% toward a 62% goal and math at 49.62% toward a 55% goal.

The suspension rate is 2% toward a less than 2% goal; the chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% toward a less than 10% goal.

Jim Drummond is a longtime Yorba Linda resident. He gives his opinion on local issues weekly. Send e-mail to jimdrummond@hotmail.com.

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CIF State girls basketball preview: Sage Hill vs. Carondelet, Division I final

• March 13, 2025

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A preview of Friday’s CIF State Division I girls basketball championship game:

CIF STATE DIVISION I FINAL

At Golden 1 Center, Sacramento

Sage Hill (23-11) vs. Carondelet (29-6), 6 p.m.

Outlook: The Lightning peaked late in the season to reach their second state final in four years. After going 0-3 in the grueling CIF-SS Open Division playoffs, coach Kerwin Walters’ squad sprinted through the Division I regional with a 4-0 record as the No. 2 seed. Sage Hill beat Windward 52-41 in the regional final Tuesday.

In the regional, point guard Amalia Holguin and wing Kamdyn Klamberg have led the Sage Hill offense by averaging 17 and 15 points, respectively. The Lightning are capable of scoring on the fast break or in their front-court sets, which incorporate elements of the triangle offense. Sage Hill has shown improvement on defense and rebounding. The Lightning held their four regional opponents to an average of 37 points. Freshman center Eve Fowler and Klamberg grabbed 17 and 15 rebounds, respectively in the SoCal final, including several on the offensive glass.

Sage Hill’s surge also has coincided with the return of freshman guard Addison Uphoff and Fowler from injuries. The Lightning are young. They start two freshmen, a sophomore and two juniors.

Carondelet, the No. 3 seed from CIF Northern California Regional, has reached its first state final since losing to Mater Dei in the Division II final in 2010. The Cougars are 1-3 in state finals, all of which have been in Division II. The team, coached by NorCal veteran Kelly Sopak, averaged 59 points in the regional after falling in the North Coast Open Division semifinals.

Carondelet has its own freshman standout in Niylah Christopher, who scored a team-high 12 points in a 56-51 win against St. Mary’s in the regional final. Versatile forward Layla Dixon and point guard Sophia Ross are juniors to watch. Ross has been offered by Dartmouth.

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Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director

• March 13, 2025

By ZEKE MILLER and MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon’s nomination because of the withdrawal.

A person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the White House pulled the nomination because it became clear Weldon did not have the votes for confirmation.

Weldon was considered to be closely aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary who for years has been one of the nation’s leading anti-vaccine activists.

A former Florida congressman, Weldon also has been a prominent critic of vaccines and the CDC, which promotes vaccines and monitors their safety.

Weldon becomes the third Trump administration nominee who didn’t make it to a confirmation hearing. Previously, former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general and Chad Chronister for the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Stobbe reported from New York.

The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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Update: Flood advisory affecting Orange County Thursday morning

• March 13, 2025

Orange County was placed under an updated flood advisory by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:46 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 7:57 a.m.

The NWS San Diego CA states to expect, “Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.”

“Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent,” according to the NWS. “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.”

Understanding the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings

• Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.

• Flood warning: Take action!

A flood warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.

• Flood advisory: Be aware:

A flood advisory is released when flooding is not expected to reach a severity level necessitating a warning. Nonetheless, it can still cause considerable inconvenience and, without exercising caution, potentially lead to situations that threaten life and/or property.

• Flood watch: Be prepared:

A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.

Keeping safe during floods: Expert advice from the NWS

In flood-prone regions or while camping in low-lying areas, understanding and following the NWS flood safety guidelines can be a lifesaver:

Move to higher ground:

If you’re in a flood-prone area, or if you’re camping in a low-lying spot, move to higher ground as a first step.

Follow evacuation orders:

If local authorities issue an evacuation order, heed it promptly. Prior to leaving, secure your home by locking it.

Disconnect utilities and appliances:

If time allows, disconnect your utilities and appliances. This reduces the risk of electrical hazards during flooding.

Avoid basements and submerged areas:

Steer clear of basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. This helps prevent electrical accidents.

Swift evacuation for your safety:

If you notice sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping, or popping sounds, evacuate without delay. Do not enter water that may carry an electrical charge.

Stay away from floodwaters:

Never attempt to walk through floodwaters, even if they appear shallow. Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet.

Seek high ground if trapped:

In the event you become trapped by moving water, make your way to the highest point available and contact emergency services by calling 911.

During periods of heavy rainfall, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas, the risk of flooding escalates. Remember this crucial advice: never attempt to drive through water on the road, even if it appears shallow. According to the NWS, as little as 12 inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away most vehicles. Prioritize your safety by staying informed and prepared.

Navigating rainy roads: Safety tips for wet weather

Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff. Excessive runoff can be a result of saturated ground and/or rainfall intensity. Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain:

Beware of swollen waterways:

In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.

Maintain safe driving distances:

Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you. In heavy rain, allow an additional two seconds of distance to compensate for reduced traction and braking effectiveness.

Slow down and stay cautious:

If it is raining and the roads are wet, slow down. Take your foot off the accelerator and let your speed drop gradually. Never use the brakes suddenly because this may cause the car to skid.

Choose your lane wisely:

Stick to the middle lanes on multi-lane roads to minimize the risk of hydroplaning, as water tends to accumulate in outer lanes.

Prioritize visibility:

Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by turning on your headlights. Watch out for vehicles in blind spots, as rain-smeared windows can obscure them.

Watch out for slippery roads:

The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil. Exercise heightened caution during this period.

Keep a safe distance from large vehicles:

Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with tire spray. Avoid tailgating and pass them swiftly and safely.

Mind your windshield wipers:

• Overloaded wiper blades can hinder visibility. If rain severely impairs your vision, pull over and wait for conditions to improve. Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
• If the roadside is your only option, pull off as far as possible, preferably past the end of a guard rail, and wait until the storm passes. Keep your headlights on and turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.

By following these safety measures, you can significantly reduce risks and ensure your well-being when heavy rain pours down. Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound.

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Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as Trump threatens more tariffs on US allies

• March 13, 2025

By MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press Diplomatic Writer

LA MALBAIE, Canada (AP) — Top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democracies gathered in Canada on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policies have thrown the bloc’s once solid unity into disarray.

The meeting began just minutes after Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on European wine and other alcohol if the European Union doesn’t back down from retaliating against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs with a levy on American whiskey.

The escalating trade war adds to uncertainty over relations between the U.S. and its closest allies, which have already been strained by Trump’s position on Russia’s war in Ukraine.

It also likely means U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will hear a litany of complaints as he meets with the foreign ministers of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan over the next two days.

All of them have been angered by the new American president’s policies, and the ministers smiled stiffly in frigid temperatures as they posed for a group photo at a snowy resort in La Malbaie, Quebec, on the St. Lawrence River.

“Peace and stability is at the top of our agenda, and I look forward discussing how we continue to support Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal aggression,” Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said in brief remarks at the start of the meetings. “Of course we want to foster long-term stability as well in the Middle East.”

Rubio met earlier with Joly, arriving in Quebec just hours after Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs kicked in — prompting responses from the European Union and Canada.

En route to Canada from Saudi Arabia, where he had won agreement from Ukraine for a 30-day ceasefire in the war pending Russia’s approval, Rubio dismissed suggestions that he would face an uncomfortable reception from this counterparts.

But Joly, the host of the meeting, made clear that Canada, at least, would not back down. Trump has arguably been most antagonistic toward Canada with persistent talk of it becoming the 51st U.S. state, additional tariffs and repeated insults against its leadership.

Ahead of the talks, Joly said that “in every single meeting, I will raise the issue of tariffs to coordinate a response with the Europeans and to put pressure on the Americans.” She noted that Trump “repeated his disrespectful 51st state rhetoric.”

Rubio downplayed Trump’s those comments, saying the president was only expressing what he thought would be a good idea.

The G7 grouping “is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada,” Rubio said.

Facing allies as tariffs take hold

On tariffs, Rubio said G7 partners should understand that these are a “policy decision” by Trump to protect American competitiveness.

“I think it is quite possible that we could do these things and at the same time deal in a constructive way with our allies and friends and partners on all the other issues that we work together on,” Rubio told reporters Wednesday on a refueling stop in Ireland. “And that’s what I expect out of the G7 and Canada.”

Asked if he expected a difficult reception from his counterparts, Rubio brushed the question aside: “I don’t know, should I be? I mean, they’ve invited us to come. We intend to go. The alternative is to not go. I think that would actually make things worse, not better.”

Rubio notably skipped a meeting of G20 foreign ministers — a bigger but less powerful group that includes developing nations — last month in South Africa because of his concerns that the agenda, which included climate change and diversity, did not align with Trump administration policies.

The agenda for the G7 meeting includes discussions on China and the Indo-Pacific; Ukraine and Europe; stability in the Americas; the Middle East; maritime security; Africa; and China, North Korea, Iran and Russia.

Discussing peace in Ukraine

Rubio and Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, had been in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, earlier in the week securing a potentially huge win for the administration — a possible ceasefire to end the Russia-Ukraine war, an issue that galvanized the G7 since even before the conflict began. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived Thursday in Russia for talks with officials on the proposal.

Armed with Ukraine’s acceptance of the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire but still awaiting a Russian response, Rubio can expect cautiously optimistic responses from his fellow diplomats.

Yet, Trump’s apparent desire to draw Russian President Vladimir Putin back into the fold — including saying he would like to see Russia rejoin the group to restore it to the G8 — continues to alarm G7 members. They united behind Ukraine, with large amounts of military assistance and punishing economic sanctions against Moscow, after the invasion began in February 2022.

Russia was thrown out of the G8 after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.

Among international groupings, the G7 — whose members, with the exception of Japan, are all NATO allies — had been the toughest on Russia.

At the last G7 foreign ministers meeting before the 2022 invasion, members warned Russia in a joint statement in December 2021 of “massive consequences” should it attack Ukraine. Three months later, they coordinated to impose sweeping financial, travel and other sanctions on Moscow.

Since Trump’s election, that appears to be changing, at least from the U.S. side.

Rubio said his goal was not to antagonize Russia as it considers the ceasefire proposal “by issuing statements that are abrasive in any way.” He noted that all of the sanctions against Russia remain in place but that new threats of action could be counterproductive to getting Putin on board with the U.S. peace plan.

That throws into question hopes that the G7 can unify around a common statement condemning Russia.

Britain, along with France, has been spearheading efforts to set up a “coalition of the willing” to help safeguard a future ceasefire in Ukraine, including with troops on the ground. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer — who has said the plan will only work with U.S. security guarantees to back it up — plans to host a virtual meeting of about two dozen countries Saturday to discuss progress.

Rubio and other Trump administration officials have so far refused to endorse European peacekeepers.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said G7 unity has been critical in ensuring that “Putin to this day hasn’t achieved his war aims in Ukraine.”

“The way to peace goes via strength and unity — a language that Putin understands,” she said in a statement before the meeting.

Associated Press writers Rob Gillies in Toronto, Jill Lawless in London, and Geir Moulson in Berlin contributed to this report.

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Pete Buttigieg will announce he won’t seek US Senate seat in Michigan, source says

• March 13, 2025

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press

SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is set to announce that he will not seek an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, a move that leaves the door wide open for him to seek a much bigger role as his party’s next presidential nominee.

Since his role in the Biden administration ended in late January, Buttigieg has spent months considering his next move, including a serious look at the unexpectedly open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, where he relocated in recent years. But many prominent allies he consulted believed he could not realistically pursue the Senate seat while keeping the door open for a 2028 presidential run.

Buttigieg is expected to announce later Thursday he will not seek Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat, according to a person familiar with his plans who requested anonymity to discuss private conversations. The news was first reported by Politico.

While Buttigieg’s decision could weaken Democrats’ chances of retaining a critical Senate seat in 2026, it may also strengthen the party’s search for new national leadership to counter President Donald Trump. Buttigieg’s announcement comes one day after New Hampshire Democrat, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced she will not seek re-election next year.

Buttigieg first ran for president as the little-known mayor of South Bend, Indiana in 2020 and outperformed far more experienced Democrats in the Iowa presidential caucuses. He later dropped out of the presidential race and was chosen by Biden to be his U.S. transportation secretary.

Widely regarded as one of the party’s most effective communicators, Buttigieg boasts a massive social media following, a national donor network, and a Midwestern appeal that resonates both in Fox News Channel interviews and more intimate settings. Now living in Traverse City, Michigan, Buttigieg has been rapidly building connections in his new home state — a key swing state and a likely host of one of the nation’s first presidential primaries.

Buttigieg’s decision not to run for Michigan’s Senate seat leaves the race wide open to replace Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, who unexpectedly announced earlier this year that he would not seek reelection in 2026. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow has been preparing a bid, while U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is also considering a run.

A Republican hasn’t been elected to the U.S. Senate in Michigan this century, although Mike Rogers came within less than 1 percentage point last fall and is planning to run again.

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