Romney to decide on Senate reelection in the fall.
Sen. Mitt Romney to Decide on Second Term in 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) has announced that he will make a decision on whether to run for a second term in 2024 by this fall. With multiple Republican contenders ready to compete for the seat, the race is heating up.
“I’ll be making that decision sometime this fall,” Romney revealed in an interview with KUTV 2News in Salt Lake. “Haven’t made a final decision yet, but my choice will be based on whether I believe I can truly make a difference for the people of Utah.”
Utah Republican’s Criticism of Trump
Sen. Romney has emerged as a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump, which could potentially impact his reelection campaign. Utah, a state that supported Trump in both the 2016 and 2020 elections, may now have a different perspective.
“I don’t go to Washington to make noise,” Romney emphasized. “I go to Washington to get things done.”
Despite his criticism, Romney continues to poll favorably in his home state. A recent survey conducted by Noble Predictive Insights revealed that nearly 30% of voters would support Romney in a hypothetical matchup against other Republican candidates.
A Strong Fundraising Effort
Romney’s impressive fundraising efforts suggest that he is gearing up for a competitive race. From April through June, his campaign received over $1 million in contributions.
Challengers Emerge
Riverton Mayor Trent Stagg was the first candidate to launch a bid opposing Romney in the upcoming primary. Stagg has frequently criticized Romney for his perceived lack of presence in Utah.
“As a mayor in Utah, I cannot tell you the last time I saw Mitt Romney. It seems like his sole purpose in the Senate is to spite Donald Trump,” Stagg expressed on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Another potential challenger is Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson, who has already raised over $2 million since launching an exploratory committee for the Senate. Wilson has garnered support from more than 60 conservative Utah lawmakers, who are encouraging him to run.
As the race for the Senate seat in Utah intensifies, all eyes are on Sen. Mitt Romney as he contemplates his future in politics.
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