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  You might get the same situation as Doctor Oz or Sara Gideon. Being an outsider to the state could make you lose the election.
  At least Pete Buttigieg is married to a Michigander. So that'll help.
context: Can she bow out early and have Michigan's Gov appoint a Dem replacement so there is a Dem incumbent on the ballot?
  The headline appears to be the whole story. >
  
  Won’t make a difference. Even a replacement senator will be up for defending that seat in 2024 >
  
  That would still be an incumbent. At least some head start. >
  
  This is true. >
  
  Pete buttigieg moves to traverse city Michigan in July and Debbie Stabenow won’t seek re-election.🤔 >
  
  Intriguing. Pete was great for Michiana* by being great for South Bend, but I don't know how that plays in Michigan proper?