Romney weighs running for the second term of the Senate in 2024

The 2024 election is not just newsworthy because it may see Donald Trump retake office as president, but also because of the potential for other presidential elections. due to a Senate map That is especially tricky for Democrats. One vulnerable incumbent, Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), isn’t sure If he will run again. As it turns out, it’s not just Democrats. POLITICO’s Burgess Everett was on Tuesday highlighted how Senator Mitt Romney (R.UT), is weighing his options regarding a second term in the Senate.

Everett mentioned in his piece that Romney has never had a problem feuding against Trump. He has voted against his party. and TrumpIn another way: by refusing to endorse Senator Mike Lee (R.UT), for reelection to Evan McMullin’s seat. He was running as an independent and claimed both candidates were his close friends. Lee was elected to the Senate in recent years. won last month By slightly more than 10 percent. 

Romney believes he can win. “frankly, not a question in my mind.” It isn’t a sure thing that he will run for office, even if it seems like he might win. “So I’m convinced that if I run, I win. But that’s a decision I’ll make,” Everett quotes him saying that Romney is “preparing to run again” and taking the necessary steps like “making sure I have the right people.” Romney spoke however. “but I haven’t made a decision, finally. And probably won’t do that anytime in the immediate future.”

Everett also pointed out that any electoral roadblocks Romney might face would come in a Republican primaries. There is much talk about such a primary. came about earlier this yearIn March, Sean Reyes, Utah Attorney General, was present. 

Romney may be right about his ability win, but his seat may not as secure as he believes it to be, based on the Deseret News/Hinckley results.

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases