Peters, Gary C.

Gary Peters is a Democratic Senator from Michigan who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2015. Before his Senate tenure, he represented Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015, serving the 9th and 14th districts. His professional background includes over 20 years as a financial advisor and a career in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He also served as the Michigan State Lottery Commissioner and held a seat in the Michigan State Senate.

In the Senate, Peters holds significant committee assignments, including the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, where he has served as both Chairman and Ranking Member. He is also a member of the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. His policy focus often centers on national security, veterans' affairs, and manufacturing. He has been recognized by nonpartisan organizations as one of the most effective and bipartisan members of the chamber due to his success in passing legislation.

Peters has sponsored numerous bills, such as the MAPS Act and the Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026, reflecting his interest in cybersecurity and government efficiency. During his time in the House, he was notably involved in the conference committee for the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Additionally, he has held leadership roles within his party, including serving as the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2022 and 2024 election cycles.