Will Pete Buttigieg officially announce his candidacy for Governor of Michigan before September 1, 2025? This would position him for the 2026 gubernatorial race. Resolution criteria: Major news outlets (AP, Reuters, CNN, Fox News) reporting an official announcement from Buttigieg or his campaign team declaring his candidacy for Michigan governor. Sources: 

Bridge Michigan article on potential candidates

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