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Gary C. Peters
Senator · MI · Senior Senator
DemocratRanking Member, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsRanking Member, Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
Raised $248,405 · 316K followers (office + personal) · missed 2.0% of votes
Top contributing industries: not mapped ($105,000), Labor Unions ($15,000), Energy ($10,000), Commercial Banks ($10,000), Technology ($10,000)
Gary C. Peters is a Democratic U.S. Senator for Michigan. He has served 17.7 years in Congress; the seat is on the ballot in 2026, but Peters is not running for it. He raised $248,405 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 316K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 84 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 10.65 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of $4,282,206 to $11,920,000.
Background and career
Gary Charles Peters (born December 1, 1958) is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, which included the eastern half of Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Southfield, and Pontiac, from 2009 to 2015 (the district was Michigan's 9th congressional district until 2013). Before his election to Congress, Peters served in the United States Navy Reserve, spent 22 years as an investment advisor, and worked briefly in academia.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College | BA | source |
Career before Congress
| Role | Organization | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vice president | Paine Webber | source |
Memberships and affiliations
- Sons of the American Revolution (civic) source
Military service
Navy; Navy Reserve, Lieutenant Commander (1993-2008) source
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Episcopalian
Name history and family
Children: 3 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- United States representative (2009–2015)
- member of the State Senate of Michigan (1995–2002)
- council member, Rochester Hills (1991–1993)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $3,241,786 in the 2024 cycle and $248,405 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARNOLD, LAURA | ARNOLD VENTURES | CO-FOUNDER | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| KALISMAN, JASON TAUBMAN | TALISMAN GROUP INVESTMENTS, LLC | CEO | PALM BEACH, FL | $6,600 |
| WU, ALBERT | JANE STREET CAPITAL | TRADER | SARATOGA, CA | $6,600 |
| HALE, KAREN | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | BOSTON, MA | $6,600 |
| HALE, ROBERT | GRANITE TELECOM | CEO | BOSTON, MA | $6,600 |
| EMERSON, BILL | ROCKET CENTRAL | CEO | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $6,600 |
| O'DAY, DANIEL | GILEAD SCIENCES | CEO | FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | $6,600 |
| SIMMONS, IAN | SELF EMPLOYED | INVESTOR | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $6,600 |
| KALISMAN, HILARY | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | PROFESSOR | BOULDER, CO | $6,600 |
| KALISMAN, PHILIP | LUXURY MOUNTAIN RETREATS | MANAGING PARTNER | BOULDER, CO | $6,600 |
| ROSE, JONATHAN | JONATHAN ROSE COMPANIES | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER | COLD SPRING, NY | $6,600 |
| ATTWOOD, JAMES ALBERT JR | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | BEDFORD HILLS, NY | $6,600 |
| BOURLA, ALBERT | PFIZER, INC. | CHAIRMAN | GREENWICH, CT | $6,600 |
| ISRAEL, HOWARD | SELF EMPLOYED | ACTIVIST | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $5,900 |
| CAREY, SUSANNA | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $5,900 |
| EMERSON, LANGSTON C. | MINDSET | GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,700 |
| HART, MICHAEL | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | SAINT IGNACE, MI | $5,600 |
| NESSEL, ARIEL | NESSEL DEVELOPMENT | BUSINESS OWNER | ROSS, CA | $5,500 |
| SEIKALY, WILLIAM R. | SEIKALY & STEWART | ATTORNEY | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $5,300 |
| ALIX, JAY | ALIX PARTNERS | CONSULTANT | BIRMINGHAM, MI | $5,100 |
| HOWARD, BARRY L. | STATE OF MICHIGAN | JUDGE | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $5,000 |
| SKERBECK, SONJA | SKERBECK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP | BUSINESS OWNER | HOLLAND, MI | $5,000 |
| STRASBERG, ROBERT | THE DONER AGENCY | CO-CEO | LA JOLLA, CA | $5,000 |
| DESAI, ANKIT | ABI ASSOCIATES | PARTNER | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,700 |
| NIEMIEC, AUSTIN | ROCKET MORTGAGE | CRO | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $4,700 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN, MICHAEL L. | CLEARY GOTTLIEB | PARTNER | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOMURA HOLDING AMERICA INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NOMURAPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEES FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT- FEDERAL | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| BRACEPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WITH HONOR PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DEFEND THE VOTE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION - DIVISION OF LABORERS' INT'L UNION OF NORTH AMERICA | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| SWISHER INTERNATIONAL INC PAC FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INVESTMENT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Securities & Investment | $5,000 |
| FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE PAC | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARAPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AM GENERAL LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AM GENERAL PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ELEVANCE HEALTH, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ELEVANCE HEALTH PAC) | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEES FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT- FEDERAL | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GRIDIRON-PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| HALLMARK CARDS, INC. PAC (HALLPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FLUOR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FLUOR PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| KELLANOVA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS (NAPEO PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| IMPACT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| IMPACT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ENDO, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ENDO PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL INC PAC 2001 | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| FEDERATION OF EXCHANGE ACCOMODATORS 1031 PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| POWERPAC OF THE EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACKINAC ISLAND TOURISM BUREAU POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Lodging & Tourism | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE | other | $10,000 |
| POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS | other | $5,000 |
| MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS | other | $5,000 |
| THE CHICKASAW NATION | other | $5,000 |
| CHEROKEE NATION | other | $5,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| DYSON, ROBERT | individual | $100,000 |
| MENNET, LISA | individual | $100,000 |
| SCHULER, MARY JO | individual | $75,000 |
| SCHULER, STEPHEN | individual | $75,000 |
| BLAVIN, PAUL | individual | $50,000 |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND | $0 | $7,351 | $7,351 | No | FEC |
| GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION | $100 | $0 | $100 | No | FEC |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$4,282,206 to $11,920,000 . Earliest on record (2014): $1,443,180 to $6,223,999. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
11 trades, estimated volume $81,011 to $340,000. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Bank USA Core Savings(New York, NY)Type: Savings | bank deposit | $500K-$1M | Self |
| Congressional Federal(Washington, DC)Type: Certificate of Deposit, Checking, Savings | bank deposit | $250K-$500K | Self |
| Vanguard Wellington Fund (VWELX) | mutual fund | $250K-$500K | Spouse |
| FXAIX - Fidelity 500 Index Fund | mutual fund | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| SGOV - iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | mutual fund | $100K-$250K | Self |
| LOW - Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE) | stock | $100K-$250K | Self |
| MSFT - Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ) | stock | $100K-$250K | Self |
| SHW - The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE) | stock | $100K-$250K | Self |
| UBS Bank USA Core Savings(New York, NY)Type: Savings | bank deposit | $100K-$250K | Self |
| Transamerica Advisors Life InsuranceProvider: Transamerica Capital | life insurance | $50K-$100K | Self |
Business interests
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $637,347,000
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The funding would be used for repairs and maintenance to improve the USDA Agriculture Research Service greenhouse at Michigan State University, which would help facilitate critical agriculture research. | Michigan State University | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $3,724,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to construct a new fire station to help ensure that the fire department can effectively respond to calls and protect the community. | City of Frankenmuth | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $1,530,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to construct a new fire training facility to support education and training needs for fire, EMS, local and state law enforcement, and maritime professionals. | Northwest Regional Fire Training Center Authority | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $100,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to construct a new public safety building that would help ensure that first responders have the resources they need to efficiently and effectively respond to emergencies. | City of Bad Axe | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $850,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to construct a new public services facility to help better serve the community’s needs. | City of Lathrup Village | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $1,700,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to expand the library. | City of Rockford | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $780,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to expand the school’s Early Childhood center to provide more child care and educational services for the community. | Central Montcalm Early Childhood Center | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $225,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to modernize the 46-year-old elevator at the Caro Area District library. | Caro Area District Library | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $200,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase a new fire engine to assist with fire protection and suppression activities. | City of Rockwood | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $850,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase a new fire truck to enhance public safety and replace aging equipment. | City of Menominee | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $385,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase a new fire truck to improve the community’s safety and fire suppression efforts’ effectiveness. | City of Big Rapids | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $378,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase a plow truck needed to keep streets and alleyways clear of snow and ice for residents’ and visitors’ safety. | Village of Ontonagon | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $169,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase a plow truck needed to maintain safe roadway conditions for motorists and pedestrians. | City of Iron River | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $514,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase an ambulance with the equipment necessary to effectively and safely transport patients. | Tri-Township Ambulance Service | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $184,000 | No |
| The funding would be used to purchase and renovate a building to house the police department so that it can better serve the community. | Bridgeport Charter Township | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration | $497,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
10.65 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (Senate). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: 2.21, ranked #2 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.252 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #39 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | Not available | 2026 |
| LCV | 100 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 16 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 6 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
1 sponsored bill enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): EVEN. Last election margin: 1.68 points (2020). Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling average
El-Sayed by 3.1 points (6 polls, latest 2026-09-24). 270toWin
2026 election
Retiring. Open-seat nominees listed.
2026 open-seat candidates
| Name | Party | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul El-Sayed | D | former Wayne County health director | source |
| Mike Rogers | R | former U.S. representative | source |
Candidate fields are fluid and were last checked September 2026.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
244 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 2.0% · party unity 97.5
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Not Voting |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Nay |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 84 bills and cosponsored 280 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. 2878 | Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act | Enacted (signed by the President) |
| S. 97 | Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 99 | Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 272 | Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 434 | Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act | Passed Senate (House next) |
Latest statements
- PHOTOS: Peters Participates in Pavilion Dedication Ceremony at Pontiac Oaks Park
- Senator Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill Requiring the Defense Department to Accelerate PFAS Clean-Up at Michigan Military Installations
- VIDEO: Senator Peters Calls for Action to Clean Up Toxic Forever Chemicals During Michigan PFAS Awareness Week
- VIDEO: During Suicide Prevention Month, Peters Speaks on Senate Floor to Highlight Importance of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Senator Peters Leads Annual Bipartisan Resolution Designating Patriot Week
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @SenGaryPeters (148K) | @GaryPeters (count n/a) |
| @sengarypeters (24K) | @garypeters (count n/a) | |
| @SenGaryPeters (141K) | @PetersForMichigan (count n/a) | |
| YouTube | @RepGaryPeters (2K) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 316K · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 316K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Chief of staff
Caitlyn E Stephenson · (202) 224-6221
Communications director
Brennan P Sullivan · (202) 224-6221
- Deputy Communications Director at Sen. Gary Peters (04/01/25-09/30/25) source
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
724 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-6221
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 1837, Detroit, MI 48226 | (313) 226-6020 |
| Flint | 416 N Saginaw Street., Suite 222, Flint, MI 48502 | (989) 754-0112 |
| Grand Rapids | Gerald R. Ford Federal Building, 110 Michigan Street NW, Suite 720, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 | (616) 233-9150 |
| Lansing | 124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1400, Lansing, MI 48933 | (517) 377-1508 |
| Marquette | 857 W. Washington St., Suite 308, Marquette, MI 49855 | (906) 226-4554 |
| Pontiac | 51111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 725, Pontiac, MI 48342 | (248) 608-8040 |
| Traverse City | 109 E. Front Street, Suite 215B, Traverse City, MI 49684 | (231) 947-7773 |