MI-SEN: Huizenga (R) passes on U.S. Senate bid for open seat in Michigan
Washington — West Michigan Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga has decided not to run for the U.S. Senate after teasing a potential bid for months.
"After careful consideration with Natalie and my family, as well as in consultation with President Trump, I have decided against a bid for U.S. Senate in Michigan," Huizenga said in a statement to The Detroit News.
"I am proud of our effort and am grateful for the outpouring of support and encouragement I received from Michiganders across our great state. I look forward to announcing my future plans later this year."
The move largely clears the GOP field for former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a White Lake Township Republican who has consolidated support from several top Senate Republican leaders in Washington, including Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who chairs the Senate Republicans' campaign arm.
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