Ron Johnson suggests he might not run for reelection
- Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson suggested at a Milwaukee event in May 2025 that he may not seek reelection in 2028.
- Johnson’s hint follows his narrow 2022 victory over Democrat Mandela Barnes and amid growing Democratic gains in Wisconsin politics.
- At the event, Johnson downplayed his Senate role, emphasized his fiscal hawk stance, and said he wants to set the nation on a sustainable course before leaving office.
- Johnson expressed uncertainty about another campaign, mentioning that despite his previous intention for his second run to be his last, it’s difficult to say never to running again.
- If Johnson retires, Republicans risk losing this vulnerable Senate seat in a battleground state as Democrats have made recent judicial and gubernatorial gains.
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Ron Johnson suggests he might not run for reelection
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Wednesday suggested that he might not run for reelection in 2028, possibly resulting in a race for an open Senate seat in a notable battleground state in a few years. “I learned in my second run, when I absolutely meant ‘second and final,” you can’t say never, never, okay?” Johnson…
Ron Johnson says he does not want to run for reelection in 2028
“I learned in my second run, when I absolutely meant ‘second and final,” you can’t say never, never, okay?” He said. “I don’t want to. Yeah, I’d like to dig my heels in now, set this nation on a sustainable course and then go home.”
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