October 1, 2023

Politics

Romney, 76, stated the nation is prepared for a brand new era of management.

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and different senators arrive on the chamber for votes, on the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Picture/J. Scott Applewhite) AP

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney stated Wednesday that he won’t run for reelection in 2024, making a wide-open contest in a state that closely favors Republicans and is anticipated to draw a crowded area.

Romney, a former presidential candidate and governor of Massachusetts, made the announcement in a video assertion. He stated the nation is prepared for a brand new era of management.

The 76-year-old simply received election in reliably GOP Utah in 2018 however was anticipated to face extra resistance from his personal social gathering after he emerged as one of the vital seen members to interrupt with former President Donald Trump, who remains to be the social gathering’s de-facto chief.