His decision ends months of speculation about whether he'd seek a third term.
Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson will run for reelection, he announced Sunday, bringing to an end months of speculation regarding his political future. Two sources familiar with his decision told CBS News on Friday that he was expected to kick off his campaign this week.
For months, the incumbent Republican declined to say whether he would seek a third term in the U.S. Senate. He is one of former President Donald Trump's staunchest allies in the chamber. , declaring he will"continue to fight for freedom in the public realm." "It is a decision I haven't made lightly," he said."Having already experienced a growing level of vitriol and false attacks, I certainly don't expect better treatment in the future. For my campaign to succeed, I will need the support of every American who values the truth and refuses to allow lies and distortions to prevail."
Johnson was first elected to the office in 2010 as part of the Tea Party wave that swept across the country during the midterm elections. He once
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