Reports: Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist weighing bid for governor

• Gilchrist's name has also been floated to replace Mike Duggan as Detroit's mayor — but he isn't interested, Politico reported in another article.

State of play: While neither Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson nor U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell have taken themselves out of the running, Stabenow told Politico she's urged ambitious Democrats looking to replace her toward other statewide offices.

• Actor Hill Harper is also expected to announce a run for the Senate seat, per Politico.