
Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, says he may not run for reelection
Via Summer season Ballentine and Jim Salter | Related Press
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri in a marvel announcement Monday mentioned he'll no longer search a 3rd time period within the U.S. Senate, leaving the seat open for a deep bench of younger, formidable attainable GOP applicants.
Blunt, who became 71 in January, was once extensively anticipated to hunt a 3rd time period in 2022. Earlier than election to the Senate he served seven phrases within the U.S. Area. He additionally served two phrases as Missouri’s secretary of state from 1985 to 1993.
“In each activity Missourians have allowed me to have, I’ve attempted to do my easiest,” Blunt mentioned in his announcement made by means of video. “In nearly 12,000 votes within the Congress, I’m positive I wasn’t c...