Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., speaks during an event with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. Sen. Gary Peters was sworn in to his second term in Congress on Jan. 3, just months after defeating Republican opponent John James. Senator from Michigan Gary Peters was sworn into his second term in Congress on Jan. 3, 2021. (Office of Sen. Gary Peters)After a contentious race, Peters was victorious over James in the November General Election by about 90,000 votes. Prior to his role in the Senate, Peters served as a representative in the U.S. House.