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Sen. Gary Peters says he won't seek reelection, opening up key battleground seat

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Peters , 66 , has represented Michigan in the Senate since 2015 , after serving in the House .

The announcement creates an open seat in the battleground state.

Peters would have faced a reelection fight in the state that Mr. Trump won in 2016 , but incumbents generally enjoy easier reelection bids than a newcomer.

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