Peter Meijer, Republican who backed Trump's impeachment, joins Michigan's Senate race

Peter Meijer, a Republican who was voted out of Congress after supporting the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Meijer, an heir to a grocery store empire, joins a crowded field of candidates vying for the seat held by Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow. Despite facing challenges in a Republican primary due to his impeachment vote, Meijer's name recognition and fundraising ability make him a top contender. If he secures the nomination, Meijer could present a formidable challenge to the Democratic nominee in a state that has trended Democratic in recent years. Defending the Michigan seat is crucial for Democrats as they seek to maintain their slim majority in the Senate.