U.S. Senate · Michigan

Sen. Gary C. Peters

Senator · Michigan

Democrat17.3 yrs · 5th term

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Office & Term

DistrictMichigan

RepresentingMichigan

Term startedJanuary 3, 2021

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

Contact

724 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

202-224-6221

Official Website →Contact Form →

Social Media

Twitter / X@SenGaryPeters YouTubeYouTube

Service HistoryGovTrack

17Total years

5Terms served

2009First elected

House2009–2011

House2011–2013

House2013–2015

Senate2015–2021

Senate · current2021–2027

1st term· 2009–2011 · 2 yrs

2nd term· 2011–2013 · 2 yrs

BackgroundWikidata

Born December 1, 1958 in Pontiac. Background: mediator, university teacher, instructor.

BornDec 1, 1958 (age 67)

BirthplacePontiac

ReligionEpiscopal Church

EducationWayne State University Law SchoolRochester High SchoolAlma CollegeUniversity of Detroit MercyWayne State UniversityMichigan State University

Prior Careermediatoruniversity teacherinstructormilitary officerprofessorpoliticianvice presidentcouncil membermember of the State Senate of Michiganmember of the United States House of RepresentativesUnited States senatorboard member

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184

Apr 30

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Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690

Apr 30

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Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 99: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to “Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Autho

Apr 29

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Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 139: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the

Apr 29

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On the Nomination PN730-14: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Apr 29

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On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124

Apr 28

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Motion to Proceed on S.Res. 690: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

Apr 28

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Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Apr 27

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Campaign Finance

2025–2026 election cycle

Pro-Israel PAC Funding

$532,027

from FEC filings

PAC & Big-Donor Funded

2.7% from small donors · FEC

$201,476

Total Raised

$786,015

Total Spent

$6,543,791

Cash on Hand

Pro-Israel PAC Funding Breakdown

$167,740 direct PAC contributions·$364,288 Super PAC spending (IE)

Contributing PACs (11)

J Street PAC

$42,061

Pro-Israel America PAC

$35,203

NORPAC

$28,720

Joint Action Committee

$26,756

Sun PAC

$10,000

DMFI PAC

$5,000

Friends of Israel PAC

$5,000

Heartland PAC

$5,000

To Protect Our Heritage PAC

$4,000

Grand Canyon State Caucus

$4,000

National PAC

$2,000

Super PAC Spending (1)

DMFI PAC

$364,288

Source: FEC filings. PAC data via Schedule B, IE data via Schedule E (support only). Tracks 20+ pro-Israel PACs.

Where the money comes from

Small donors (<$200)$5,357 (2.7%)

Individuals giving under $200

Large individual donors$13,265 (6.6%)

Individuals giving $200+, publicly disclosed

PACs & Committees$9,500 (4.7%)

PACs, corporations, unions & outside groups

Top PAC & Organization Donors

2025–2026

AMALGAMATED BANK

PAC

$118,158

ACTBLUE

PAC

$5,165

MACKINAC ISLAND TOURISM BUREAU PAC

PAC

$5,000

BLUE SENATE CANDIDATE FUND

PAC

$3,755

BLUE SENATE CANDIDATE FUND - UNITEMIZED

PAC

$3,173

Top Individual Contributors

2025–2026

SKERBECK, JAMIE

SKERBECK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP · PRESIDENT

$1,200

RYAN, MICHAEL L.

PARTNER · CLEARY GOTTLIEB

$1,000

GEBALLE, BENJAMIN

PRINCIPAL · NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

$1,000

CROOK, MARGARET

NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED

$500

JOHNSON, KAREN

CONSULTANT · POTOMAC STRATEGIC

$500

Full FEC filing →OpenSecrets breakdown →

Follow the Money

Who funds your rep, and how they vote on those issues

💰Economy

$118K from PACs

Top Donors

AMALGAMATED BANK

$118K

How They Voted (2 votes)

S.Amdt. 5336 (Wyden) to S.Con.Res. 33: To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to requiring the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study related to economic consequences of private or confidential drug pricing agreements sYea

2Y / 0N

🏠Housing

$3K from PACs

Accountability Scorecard

98%

Attendance

8,497 of 8,650 votes

1 / 69

Bills Enacted

1% enacted (119th Congress)

24%

Votes w/ Majority

23 of 97 recent votes

Center

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology49/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership54/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

6 trades found

SWK

Jan 12, 2026

BUY$15,001 - $50,000

WPC

Jan 12, 2026

BUY$15,001 - $50,000

Dec 12, 2025

BUY$1,001 - $15,000

INTC

Dec 12, 2025

SELL$15,001 - $50,000

CAG

Source: Quiver Quant / Financial Modeling Prep

Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

Fiscal · 2026

Ratings sourced from public scorecards published by each organization

More Resources

GovTrack: voting record & bills →Congress.gov biography →